Burnside rifle

[armyjoe]

Hello everyone. New to this site, just amazing how much people are interested in the civil war. I recently aquire a burnside rife. It's in great shape. Can anyone direct me or share with me any information they can so I can find out more about this weapon.

 

[Legion Para]

Welcome to the forum armyjoe.

 

[CMWinkler]

Welcome.

 

[JOHN42768]

You have a model 1864, commonly called the 5th model. Serial number 18343 is not listed in SRS books. Approx 53000 Burnside carbines were purchased by the government. A couple of other books: "The Burnside Breech Loading Carbines" by Edward A. Hull, This was the earlier version of the one shown above . Another is "Carbines of the Civil War" By John D. McAulay, this one is fairly inexpensive. Welcome, enjoy

 

[JOHN42768]

Remember, CW firearms are like potato chips. You can never have just one.

 

[Schwallanscher]

Remember, CW firearms are like potato chips. You can never have just one.

true, that's why they sell them both packed

i'm prepared to apologize if those henrys are too modern

edit: i, here and now, do apologize for that fake/non-period crate

edit #2: oops, welcome from berlin

 

[armyjoe]

You have a model 1864, commonly called the 5th model. Serial number 18343 is not listed in SRS books. Approx 53000 Burnside carbines were purchased by the government. A couple of other books: "The Burnside Breech Loading Carbines" by Edward A. Hull, This was the earlier version of the one shown above . Another is "Carbines of the Civil War" By John D. McAulay, this one is fairly inexpensive. Welcome, enjoy

Thank you John!!!!

 

[JOHN42768]

Your welcome. The first rule of collecting is to arm yourself with knowledge on the subject, thus books and now also internet. Have fun.

 

[James N.]

Welcome to the forums from a fellow firearms enthusiast and host of the Stonewall Jackson Forum!

 

[reading48]

Hello and Greetings from Penna.

 

[Legion Para]

You have a model 1864, commonly called the 5th model. Serial number 18343 is not listed in SRS books. Approx 53000 Burnside carbines were purchased by the government. A couple of other books: "The Burnside Breech Loading Carbines" by Edward A. Hull, This was the earlier version of the one shown above . Another is "Carbines of the Civil War" By John D. McAulay, this one is fairly inexpensive. Welcome, enjoy

 

[Gandycreek]

Welcome.

 

[UCVRelics]

Welcome From THE Heart Of Dixie.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

Hello armyjoe.

You have a great looking rifle.

Welcome to the forums.