A much nicer than average 5th Model Burnside carbine. 56-50), the earliest.Extra Nice Burnside Saddle Ring Carbine 20-11-01 Extra Nice Burnside Saddle Ring Carbine. 56-56 (as opposed to one of the later M1865 carbines made under Burnsides contract in. Spencer-manufactured models featured six-groove rifling, while those made under contract by Burnside in 1865, as well as post-war armory conversions, used three-groove rifling.Assuming its a Model 1860 Spencer Carbine in. Burnside Rifle Company Model 1865 Spencer Repeating Carbine Both Spencer and Burnside carbines were manufactured by the Burnside Rifle Company.The inspector’s cartouche on the left side of the wrist is not only visible it is crisply legible. The balance of the steel is a very attractive plum patina being the result of oxidizing of the blue finish. Interior of breech block has much original blue and case color. The receiver has generous traces of factory case hardened color turning silvery plum. 100% original, 100% complete, mechanically perfect, all matching, and an excellent bore.
The wood is a lovely reddish orange tone of walnut with good strong edges and showing no mishandling, only honest age and expected wear. The block and frame are both numbered 13749. The barrel is stamped Cast Steel 1864. The receiver is marked BURNSIDE’S PATENT / MODEL OF 1864. Very much like the metal bound 1850s ambrotype and daguerreotype cases. Classic 1860 example with an embossed leather front and back with a sturdy metal frame around the edges. LSB: 180724WW02 Make: Burnside Rifle Company Model: Spencer Model 1865 Carbine Serial Number: 181 Year of.********** Large Size 1860 Pocket Book / Wallet / Possibles Purse20-11-02 I see the small size Civil War metal bound change purses quite regularly, but this is the first LARGE size example I recall owning. Forrest Confederate Cavalry and the 3rd Kentucky Cavalry 1st and 2nd California Cavalry field service with Sharps Carbine 1862Burnside Carbine Serial Numbers 4,1/5 2671 votes. A very fair buy at $1,575.00 SOLDPolicy of Decemto issue only 10 carbines per company 1861 State of Rhode Island procurement of Burnside Carbines 1861 State of Ohio procurement of Sharps Carbines Decemskirmish between N.B. I have seen another inscribed by a Yankee soldier in the 17th Army Corps. To my knowledge that is the only one so marked, and I recall the stamping as being quite small. Years ago we did not know who made these, then one turned up stamped with the Boyle & Gamble markings and wound up in Don Tharpe’s collection which he displayed in Richmond twenty + years ago. One of the rarest CSA short swords for a collector to find, and complete with its’ original BG&M scabbard. $135.00 SOLDWonderful “As Found Condition” Confederate Short Sword Richmond Va.The armed soldier image is for illustration purposes… It is not available for purchase.20-11-03 Boyle, Gamble, and McFee Richmond, Virginia Confederate artillery short sword. Excellent condition, and a darn nice personal item of the 1860s. All matching serial numbers. 31 Caliber Pocket Model Revolver20-11-04 Very crisp Colt Pocket Revolver with desirable, long, 6 inch barrel. I will sell this one for $3,800.00 SOLDXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Long Barrel M1849 Colt. I see that Wallace Markert (CSA Acquisitions) has a very nice example offered on his web page this week at $4,800.00. Colt produced more of these than any other model during the 1800s. The end of the loading lever has a well executed brazed repair that is nearly invisible. Barrel legend is the one line New York address. This gun shows light cleaning and polishing. This one cocks and indexes perfectly and very smoothly. Image has very good clarity and contrast. This guy has been in the saddle quite a while. He wears a western style short jacket, well worn cavalry boots, and his McClellan pattern saddle bags are plainly visible. A slouch hat protects his head, and looking closely reveals crossed sabers insignia. $875.00 SOLDOutdoor Tintype Hardened Yank Cavalry Trooper20-11-05 A striking sixth plate tintype, from life, of a very lean and hard looking Union Army Horse Soldier sporting some pretty cool chin whiskers. And the Gold Fields of California were populated by thousands of 49ers carrying these handy yet deadly Colt revolvers. This image first hit the collector market decades ago in Michigan. The horse’s nose is partly obscured by the bush. The photographer delicately tinted the shrubbery with a gentle green wash. Burnside Carbine S Plus In NewIt does not show stains or the typical caving in of the sides and tears in the brim from careless handling. This one was not mistreated in any fashion. Collectors handled them, changed insignias to suit their fancy, and crunched and crushed them to resemble slouch hats. Even 60+ years ago when these came out of surplus in new condition it was tough to keep them that way. $950.00Xxxxxxxxxxxx Near Mint M1858 US Army “Hardee Hat”20-11-06 MINTY CAVALRY HARDEE HAT Near mint Hardee hat and cavalry to boot. Housed in a mat, frame, and glass. Visual studio for mac basicThe crown is stiff, as it should be. For mounted troops they added the appearance of a cavalier.This one has good color, no stains, discoloration, or tears. Western troops liked them for broad brim and as a cheap slouch hat. Many soldiers found them awkward. They are extremely showy, with the brim rakishly turned up on one side with a brass side plate bearing the arms of the United States (the familiar eagle with arrows and olive branch, scrolling ribbon, etc.,) a black plume, hat cord colored for the appropriate branch of service, and brass branch insignia on the front. I have left the brass insignia on it as it came in and the next owner can decide whether to use original brass, change the branch of service or maybe just show it as a near mint example looking like it did when handed out by an army quartermaster.This displays like gang busters and is a key piece in a cavalry collection, not to mention exceedingly rare in mint condition at this advanced age. A black ostrich plume is in place, but age unknown. The sabers have small holes at the tips to sew them, but are mounted with two wires, as is the side plate. The side plate and crossed sabers are correct, but reproductions. ARMY / / EXTRA MANUFACTURE / 2 / No.4.” The original cavalry hat cord is in place and has good color. The black oilcloth liner on the inside of the top is fully legible: “U.S. The forage cap appears to be of higher quality commercial manufacture than standard Govt caps. The frock coat is non-regulation and void of chevrons. The stripe on the outside of his trouser legs shows he carried the rank of corporal, or that he was wearing the corporal’s pants. I purchased this last week from the Great Grandaughter of the original owner in an odd sequence of events. Priced way under the money $89.00 SOLDXxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 2 Line Hartford Address 6 Inch 5 Shot 1849 Colt Pocket Revolver20-11-09 Here is one scarce and desirable old Colt. Perfect to display with a Confederate cavalry collection next to a double barrel shotgun. Excellent condition in all areas… $125.00 SOLDExcellent 1860 Copper and Brass Powder Flask 20-11-08 Excellent and complete large size flask for gun powder, same size as the military issue flasks. Researching Peekskill records and photos might shed some light. He commented on the new wheels and I asked him what brought him by and he handed me this holstered Colt and an explanation. He walked up to my window and I recognized him as one of the good-guys and we exchanged first name greetings. A Police car pulled in behind me and I figured one of the boys in blue wanted to check out who was sitting aimlessly in this strange car which he didn’t recognize, especially since the owner’s usual car was not present and the strange car had been running for fifteen minutes without moving. He told her No, he could not do that but he would show it to me. She told him he could have it and sell it. My cop friend told her that it was not just a gun, but rather a collectible antique. The gun was a family heirloom and likely belonged to J. She was tickled to have the tidy four digit sum. He did so, and a few days later she came to visit and sold me the gun. ![]()
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