03CJB
Cadet
- Joined
- Aug 10, 2017
- Location
- 29 Palms, CA
I recently purchased an engraved 1st model 54 caliber Burnside carbine. S/N is 169. Research so far tells me there were only 250 to 300 First Model Burnsides manufactured, and only two surviving engraved 1st editions are known to exist. Supposedly this rifle (s/n 169) and one more bearing S/N 214. Other than knowing it was obtained from the Estate of Lewis & Leyton Yearout, I can find no information on any factory engraved 1st models, or documentation of anyone reporting giving or receiving one as a gift. Is there any direction you recommend I can go from here for more information or history on this rifle? I appreciate any help.
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