Volunteers originally had a form of Rigby rifling, later changed to Henry (denoted by a H prefix to the serial number). Pitch should be 1 in 78 to match originals, but some were made with 1 in 48 pitch. If you have Pattern 1853 Enfield, if possible please check the rifling pitch and let me know - a tight fitting patch on a cleaning rod should give a good enough measure. Various inspectors’ markings present throughout the carbine. This code is invaluable in building an understanding of the production time line. Serial number is 3353, which is stamped on the breechblock and receiver. If possible please include the date proof code from the underside of the barrel two letters and a number either between crossed swords or within a circle after the proof load information. I'm keen to hear from anyone (use direct message for privacy if you wish) who will let me know the serial number of any Parker-Hale muzzle loading rifle they own / know of, along with its type (P.53, P.58, P.61, Volunteer or Whitworth). It fired cartridges with copper or foil casings. Burnside who became a Major General in the Civil War. It was a lever action, single-shot weapon. This.54 caliber breech-loading carbine was designed in the 1850s by Ambrose E.
I have a database of over 600 Parker-Hale rifles. The Burnside was one of the first breech-loading, and the third most common carbine in Federal Cavalry service, later exceeded in numbers only by the Sharps and Spencer carbines.
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