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Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
May 3, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Burnside Fourth Model Carbine

Sell one like this
$738$600
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2724MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 03, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Burnside Fourth Model Carbine, c. 1863-64, serial number 7049, walnut stock with the letters J.F. carved on the left side of the butt, lockplate marked BURNSIDE RIFLE CO./PROVIDENCE=RI, top of barrel marked CAST-STEEL . 1862, barrel lg. 22, overall lg. 39 1/2 in.

Provenance: From the collection of the late Peter F. Frazier and M. Prudence Fleck.
Estimate $600-800

Stock has some dings and nicks, and a small crack near the wrist and comb, steel has some patina.


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Keywords

M. Prudence Fleck, Peter F. Frazier