Featured in this lot we have a Civil War era Burnside saddle ring breech loading carbine chambered in .54 caliber. The carbine was designed and patented by Ambrose Burnside in the early 1850's. The carbine used a unique brass cartridge with the bullet and powder, and missing the primer. The Burnside carbine was the third most popular carbine during the Civil War only being beat by the Sharps and Spencer carbines. The Burnside saw use though all the theaters of the Civil War and was mostly used by Union Cavalry units. The carbine shows a 21" round barrel, unique breech action, walnut stock, lever lock trigger guard, and side hammer. The carbine displays a saddle ring bar and ring on the side. he top of the frame is marked "Burnside Patent March 25th 1856 16014" with the side of the lock plate marked "Burnside Rifle Co Providence R.I." and the top of the barrel reading "CAST STEEL 1862". The carbine shows good condition overall for its age with a warm patina, mild rust and pitting, with some screws and percussion cap housing missing. The carbine weighs 6lbs 12oz. Serial Number: 16014. This firearm qualifies as an Antique, and does not require FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.