Longstreetkin
Cadet
- Joined
- May 22, 2016
I am looking to find any information on my Burnside carbine, Mod 5, S/N 5192. Any direction you could point me in would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Rustycannon. I appreciate your answering and your information.I can share a few tidbits about an early 5th model Burnside... since I just acquired serial #1654. Serial number 1654 is on the top of the breech, the top of the receiver, inside the breech and on the underside of the barrel under the forestock. I initially thought that there were only three places that the serial number was stamped... did not know that it was on the underside of the barrel. Two visible cartouches are at the left wrist... one appears to be "GC." It has many inspector marks on various parts but what is interesting is that the underside of the butt plate has ’25 over 127’ stamped in the top.
Anyway... I have nothing regarding identifying the Regiment or the individual who carried the carbine... just a few tidbits.
I also acquired a couple of relic/dug Burnside .54 caliber shell casings located at East Calvary Battlefield in Gettysburg which is kind of neat.
Welcome to CWT from the Smoky Mountain side of North Carolina. Just wait a little while, someone will be along to answer your questions.
Well as usual Mississippi leads the way. Much thanks to you sir. lWelcome from The Heart of Dixie. Your Burnside serial # 5192 was part of a lot issued to 5th Ohio Vol Cav in April 1863. The records show that 5163 thru 5228 being issued to Company L. Have a GREAT Memorial Day Weekend
You were right. And thank you for that warm Southern welcome.Welcome to CWT from the Smoky Mountain side of North Carolina. Just wait a little while, someone will be along to answer your questions.
My wife and I spend every May in Gettysburg. Love the Town. I have 3 ancestors buried in the National Cemetery there, and I am proud of every soldier, North and South that struggled there.Hello and welcome from 35 miles north of Gettysburg! Nice to see your question answered!!!
Welcome from The Heart of Dixie. Your Burnside serial # 5192 was part of a lot issued to 5th Ohio Vol Cav in April 1863. The records show that 5163 thru 5228 being issued to Company L. Have a GREAT Memorial Day Weekend