Lot n° 462
Estimation :
600 - 800
EUR
Result with fees
Result
: 1 607EUR
Burside 1856 rifle. - Lot 462
Burside 1856 rifle.
Drop block system with underguard lever.
Breechblock marked "BURNSIDE PATENT / MARCH 25 st 1856". numbered 30419
Case fitted with a ring rod.
Round, bronzed, rifled barrel with sights and adjustable rear sight with remaining "STEEL 1862" markings.
Walnut stock, all iron fittings.
Calibre 54 Burnside.
Oxidation.
1-shot capacity.
Good mechanics.
Total length 100 cm.
Wood dents.
United States of America, Civil War era.
This gun was one of 55,000 produced, 45,000 of which were used during the American Civil War. After final adjustments, the patent was registered in 1856 under number 14491.
Category D
Expert: Mr. Alban Degrave
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