Since I am relying on research done by others and have not verified the original sources, I cannot truly vouch for any of the information. I adopt Two Flints' serial number disclaimer-the serial numbers I provided may mean nothing other than some of the Burnside carbines made at about the same time as yours were in the possession of the listed units. Most of the Burnsides for which I have info that fall in the serial number range between 16,500 through 19,000 are listed with the 12th New York Volunteer Cavalry or the 4th Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry. C, 12th New York Volunteer Cavalry, on September 15, 1863 I, 4th Wisconsin Volunteer Cavalry, in August 1864 and on Octo(two entries)ġ7914 held by Co. Burnside, who resigned his position in the Army to work on it. 06-30-2009 1 zouave7 Join Date Sep 2008 Posts 4 Researching Serial Number - Burnside Carbine Can anyone offer any advice on how to find out what unit a Burnside may have been issued to based on serial number I would love to research my Burnisde (and my Smith and Maynard) if at all possible. This carbine was designed by the famous Union General Ambrose E.

Burnside Here we present an antique Burnside 3rd Model Percussion Carbine, made in 1862. By zouave7 in forum Small Arms Replies: 6 Last Post: 07-03-2009, 06:01 AM. Researching Serial Number - Burnside Carbine. C, 12th New York Volunteer Cavalry, on September 15, 1863ġ7903 held by Co. Description: Antique Civil War Burnside 3rd Mod Cavalry Carbine Designed By Union General Ambrose E. Does anyone have anything on serial number 41604 I was offered it at a cheap price as it was said to be a battlefield pick up years after the war by a relative and it looks like it. In no case will documents be supplied to a library unless it has a per. If you're talking about a true Burnside carbine with serial number 17916, and not a Burnside-made Spencer, my resources don't show a match but show the following as the three closest numbers:ġ7895 held by Co. The dates, including day, month, and year, given with Senate and House documents.

Burnside carbine serial number 3225