One of the most widely used Union cavalry carbines of the Civil War, with over 43,000 5th Model examples purchased by the government. Designed by Ambrose Burnside (later a Union general) before the war, the distinctive conical brass cartridge with a center fire hole was unique to this design. The 5th Model was the final and most refined version, the result of progressive improvements through four earlier patterns. Type: Carbine Action: Percussion Caliber: .54 Burnside Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1864, USA Weight: 96 oz Overall length: 36" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military