Fifth Model Burnside Carbine – Excellent Condition Range match to Co. “I” of the 4th Wisconsin Vol. Cavalry
Fifth Model Burnside Carbine – Excellent Condition Range match to Co. “I” of the 4th Wisconsin Vol. Cavalry - Inventory Number: RIF 243
Ex: Don Troiani Collection
An excellent example of the Fifth Model Burnside Carbine, one of the most reliable and widely issued cavalry carbines of the Civil War.
The .54 caliber breech-loading carbine features a nearly flawless blued barrel with excellent bore and sharp rifling. The case-hardened frame retains vibrant original colors, and all markings—including the Burnside Patent stamp and maker’s address—are clear and crisp. The action functions flawlessly, with tight lockup and a smooth trigger pull.
The walnut stock and forearm are outstanding, showing only the most minimal handling marks and bearing sharp, well-defined inspector cartouches on the left side of the wrist. The saddle ring and bar remain securely attached, and all metal components are clean, smooth, and free of corrosion or pitting.
A true investment-grade example of a late-war Fifth Model Burnside, this carbine would be a highlight in any advanced Civil War firearms collection with unit affiliation based that Serial number 17,795 was issued on 10/01/ 64 to Co. “I” of the 4th Wisconsin Vol. Cavalry.
4th Wisconsin Cavalry History
The 4th Wisconsin Cavalry was originally organized at Racine as the 4th Wisconsin Infantry and mustered in on July 2, 1861. It moved to Baltimore, Maryland, July 15-22, 1861, then to Virginia en route to New Orleans, Louisiana.
As the 4th Wisconsin Infantry it fought at the Siege of Vicksburg, the battle of Port Hudson, and the occupation of Baton Rouge in 1862 and 1863. On September 1, 1863, it was reconstituted as the 4th Wisconsin Cavalry and spent the remainder of the war policing occupied territory in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
The 4th Wisconsin Cavalry returned to Madison June 3-18, 1866, almost a year after the war had ended. The regiment lost 431 men during service. Eleven officers and 106 enlisted men were killed. Three officers and 311 enlisted men died from disease.
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Inventory Number: RIF 243