Approximately 43,000 carbines of this model were produced, serial numbers were apparently reset to zero and run to around 43,000 overall. Period literature refers to the Model 1863, although none are marked with this date and collectors have referred to this model generally as the "5th model", however, that is not a contemporary term. The Burnside carbine employed an unusual cone shaped metal cartridge for use in a percussion system. General Ambrose Burnside, was an official in the company before the war but was not involved in wartime development of the weapon. 54 caliber carbine manufactured by the Burnside Rifle Co., in Providence, Rhode Island.
This is the Burnside single shot percussion carbine, Model 1864, aka "5th model".
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