Original U.S. Civil War Fifth Model 1864 Burnside Carbine - Matching Serial 17016 Hotchkiss .303 The gilt brass hilt has

The gilt brass hilt has a slot on each side of the crossguard with remnants of the original gilt present

The names of their rifles however

Scabbard Length: 24"

contractor 0020 is thought to be SMF or possibly Paul Weyersberg both well known names in Solingen who were known producers of these earlier in the war

Original U.S. Civil War Fifth Model 1864 Burnside Carbine - Matching Serial 17016 Hotchkiss .303 The gilt brass hilt hasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Burnside Cavalry Carbine in . 54 caliber is offered in very good condition, and is definitely one of the best examples that we have ever seen! It is marked on the frame, breech block, loading lever, and under the barrel with serial number 17016, which is about a third of the way through of wartime production. Springfield Research records indicate serial numbers 16994 and 17023 were both delivered in August 1864,