The Civil War Burnside carbine - shooting, history and impact

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The Burnside carbine was the 2nd in quantity among the percussion breach loading carbines of the American Civil War. This clever rifle is put to the trial in my video also covering its history, the carbine tactics and impact of the arm. Enjoy!
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[@Legitpenguins99]

Its nice to see a European interested in American history and our Civil War. Thank you for the amazing content!

[@ChristianThePagan]

It’s hard not to be interested in civil war guns. The US civil war produced such a huge variety of arms and some of them are just plain weird to the point of being steampunk especially the carbines which just makes them even more interesting.

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[@Legitpenguins99]

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[@Joebonjoe]

Well, europeans especially the Germans are actually the "inventors" of the first mass-produced breech loading rifles suitable for military use. But not only that, the Kentucky rifle, which in my opinion, was the rifle that conquered the "East Coast", was an innovation by German settlers (the German "immigrants" called themselves German Americans for a long time, the term "Americans of German descent" came up only with the next generation or the one after that. Children cannot identify with something they do not know). When do you Americans finally close your borders? Do you not notice when you look over to us what the inconsistent reception of asylum seekers leads to? In less than 20 years we Germans will be the same as your Indians back then, it will knock us over, if not a miracle happens.

[@matthaught4707]

I never thought I'd see one of these actually shooting again. Bravo, sir, bravo!

[@joelerk6298]

Yes!! Finally! Very high quality content is rare these days but not on the cap&ball channel

[@famedgaming1865]

I'm so happy that people like you exist to keep priceless knowledge and working pieces of art safe and showing for future generations.

[@famedgaming1865]

​@lurch789 The fact you can't see why a firearm, of any sort, is a piece of art doesn't understand the fundamentals of craftsmanship and passion. Art is more than brushes and pastels.

[@kidhammer2567]

First, I must offer that you possess the skill of JM Browning & the patience of Biblical Job for you producing your own hand-turned Burnside brass cartridges. I am new to the Burnside carbine, so your timely video is priceless to me on many levels; from the history to the disassembly process and all points in between. The audio quality of your video is so superb that I fell in love with the sound of the very clean and crisp cycling of your fifth model Burnside as it sounds precisely like my fifth model. Many of your experiences which you address about this particular carbine; loading, unloading, cycling, cartridge fit, no gas leaks, and more, are my experiences as well. Your shooting skill and the capability of your Burnside speak for themselves. My Burnside shoots as accurately as yours does. I was able to strike a 66-inch x 18-inch metal target placed at approximately 250 yards before me nine of nine times. My Burnside was issued to the 6th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry where the frame serial is 16316, but the action/block serial number, for some unknown reason to me, is 14972, a serial number also belonging to the 6th OVC I am told. I have both brass and many plastic cases; all charge, load, shoot and extract well. I cast the conical Rapine two-groove mold and purchase the round ball projectiles. Both types of projectiles perform well, though I prefer the conical projectile to the round ball type. The Burnside carbine cleans up easily, yet is not as sweet to this task as does the Smith cavalry carbine. The Smith is my all-time favorite of the American Civil War/War of the Rebellion carbines. Nevertheless, I am a huge fan of the Burnside over the; Sharps, Starr, Gallagher, Maynard, Merrill, Joslyn, or Spencer, though I may soon own a Starr carbine. I appreciate just how easy it is for me to craft Smith and Burnside ammunition in the field. I thank you ever so much for the content of your Burnside carbine video and can’t wait to see your Smith carbine video in the future. All the best from Alaska! - mkh

[@3ducs]

Turnbull makes the cartridges, they are priced at $4.50 each. Dixie sells the bullets.

[@vonthrasher7809]

It really is one of the most complete channels dedicated to ancient firearms, my congratulations, magnificent work. Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱

[@Elbowbanditest2003]

I'd say more antique than an ancient but I get what you mean

[@redtra236]

yeah I don't think there's a such thing as ancient firearms lol

[@kirkboswell2575]

The floating breech of the sharps actually worked - for a while ....... until the fouling built up. Additionally, that spot seems to have always been "forgotten" during cleaning. The results of which were that they all rusted in place and ceased to work at all. Consequently, I have to agree with you that the Burnside cartridges are a better solution.

[@007romryan]

Great video. I live near Rhode Island and am a Civil War Reenactor. I know of the Burnside carbine but had never seen one fired, until now. Great video. All I have is a 1857 Enfield rifled musket.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Congrats on such a beautiful part of history Rifle....An as well congrats on such fine shooting my friend...From Kentucky USA

[@wolfganggugelweith8760]

Extremely interesting! You are a really skillful man on all sides. Greetings from an old Sergeant Major from Austria 🇦🇹🏔⛷🍺🥨🛶🌻🐺 Europe!

[@easttennesseeexpat7545]

You have only a slight accent, you know all the right words and use them correctly. I really enjoy your videos, which are always interesting!

[@andrewreegs6319]

Being from Rhode Islabd, this carbine holds a special place in my heart. So happy to see you cover it!

[@paul-sparky-sparr4160]

I can really see the joy and pleasure you get from trying out such a rifle on the shooting range. The Burnside carbine is really an interesting gun. All in all, a very informative video. Thanks for sharing and for the "lesson" in gun history. Greetings from Cuxhaven on the German North Sea coast.

[@chancevonfreund1156]

Very interesting video of the Burnside rifle! Wasn't sure how the cartridge was made.

[@rocksandoil2241]

I saw one in a store for $1200 (US) and was so so tempted.

[@amargosaranch7794]

A great video on this CW Carbine. Burnside wasn't much of a CW General, but he was great at designing this carbine! A new idea that worked very well, and much better and lighter than the Sharps! I mean you can shoot this carbine with one hand, if neccesary. Much better sights than the Sharps too.

[@presidentlouis-napoleonbon8889]

Yes, you got it right. My favorite gun channel, with magnificent Hunglish. :) -and the beautiful nation with well-preserved nature.

[@Emery98]

It’s especially nice to see a Hungarian with an interest in American history. :)

[@aroesblackstone1]

So nice to see a deepdive into this rifle from my favorite gun ASMR youtube channel.

[@thecelticprince4949]

Sir you are in the top category of presenting antique firearms. It's especially interesting the technological advancements in the transition period between cap and ball and modern cartridge weapons. This presentation of the Burnside absolutely fabulous.

[@PickleRick65]

Always interesting to hear the European perspective on military history 👍👌👍

[@landontruman3632]

US friend here. Thoroughly enjoy your channel. One of the best black powder channels on KZbin. Talking about converting metric to imperial, because of your channel, I now have all the conversion formulas memorized for meters to yards, mm to inches and grams to grains. Comes in handy. Thank you.

[@JohnCBobcat]

I get the distinct sense from this, and seeing how good the Burnside design is for its level of ammunition technology, that the main reasons for the Sharps being better known anymore are: a) the Sharps existed prior to the American Civil War and was already a commercial success, and 2] the Sharps breechblock system was more straightforward in converting to self-contained cartridges once those became more common.

[@thespecialbru]

Love to see your videos on these old firearms. Seeing these guns fired is a big part of experiencing and understanding their history. Thank you for continuing your work!

[@robertrobert7924]

I have been looking forward to this video for a long time. Now I know how the Burnside and it's cartridges work. Thank you.

[@BIG-DIPPER-56]

Very interesting/educational ! ! ! EXCELLENT PRESENTATION ! ! ! Your personal delight was infective as well.

[@mkultraification]

I love the long form history videos. Keep 'em coming.

[@luissantiago5163]

This is lovely so far. Appreciate the uploads. Thank you

[@kevinrosenfeldtwoodworking4888]

Impressive lathe work , I love seeing that

[@patekchoroma940]

This will be the channel that has gun and shooting channel

[@georgegordonmeade5663]

Nice work, Balasz! I teach civil war history and when we talk about firearms I love to share all the weird and proprietary carbines and their cartridge types. As someone who feels too lazy to roll paper cartridges sometimes it was great to see your hand turned ammo. Bravo!

[@southronjr1570]

You really need to make a trip to Winchester VA next spring to attend a North-South Skirmish Assoc narionals. We get to shoot all kinds civil war guns, including Burnsides and Smith carbines in fun matches.

[@hanc37]

Thank you for keeping history alive.

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[@Rumblestrip]

Thanks for sharing. I do whole heatedly agree. The Sharps really shines as a cartridge rifle. As a percussion gun, it leaves a lot to be desired.

[@pg981]

I'm amazed at the workmanship ,design and machining for the time period. , considering what we have available today, as in CAD systems CNC and materials. Great vid, and you looked like you enjoyed making it too.

[@terrytownsend8462]

It is my favorite black powder channel. Because of your channel I have bought 3 50 cal traditional loaders 2 with 1/48 twist and one Kentucky rifle with 1/66. A 50 cal percussion pistol and 2 cap & ball 44 cal...And you just had to show us this one...lol. I really like this gun.

[@fepatton]

Great video! I really appreciate you going into detail about how you made the cartridges. They may not be the best quality, but those mini-lathes are really handy! I'm always using mine for some random turning job.

[@tgill1963]

As always very informative and impressed by your dedication to weapons and history. Thanks again from Tucson, Arizona.

[@derekmiles6673]

Another Tucsonan who loves this channel.

[@nate_thealbatross]

This is a really great video, really well researched! Excellent work!

[@adolfgalland1]

Fascinating. And I admire your dedication in recreating the brass cartridges. Please keep up the good work ! Have subscribed from today, and this is the first video I've seen.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

What an excellent rifle. I have a friend who is a competitor in rifle shooting with modern firearms, but like you is a P.hd in biology for the state and works to help regulate hunting. He also has one of these rifles in excellent shape. It's amazing. I was shocked at the precision that went into the design and manufacturing of the rifle. Great video and great channel. Your knowledge is impeccable sir.

[@migalito1955]

Nice job on the cartridges. Your lathe inspired me to get to work on restoring my W. M. Oliver mini-lathe. Interesting carbine as well. I'd be happy with one as all I had even today. It's really all you need except in today's battles that at age 65 I have no intention of joining.

[@charliesierra6919]

Great channel, very informative! Nice shooting. Love this era of weaponry.

[@chestertnted]

Fantastic history, and also details of the gun.

[@aceellard2222]

Always had a fascination with civil war firearms, i never really thought much about this carbine but it seems to be fairly advanced for the time with the safety features.

[@jeffe.9904]

Very entertaining & educational Cap! Once again, your video was Fantastic! Thanks, Keep'em coming. 😂👍

[@user-vj8bu7ry7r]

Magnifique vidéo. Mille fois MERCI !

[@mikeallen2523]

thank you for the history lesson . i enjoy all of your vids. keep up the fine work

[@brianfuller7691]

Thanks for a great video on an often forgotten arm, that was very important. Your perspective on the changing role of cavalry is spot on. Rifled muskets effectively made massed cavalry charges ineffective at best and outright suicide at worst. This marvellous carbine was in fact widely used even with the iconic Sharps carbine widely used until 1865. And the Spencer carbines were widely used as well. Even the Confederates really liked the Burnside. And lets appreciate that the Burnside was actually the 1st rifle with a metallic cartridge

[@BocageTiger]

Outstanding review; thank you for the video!

[@danditto6145]

I shoot a 4th model Burnside Carbine in Competition with the North-South Skirmish Association. Very good weapons at the distances that actual combat would have taken place at. You can order the Brass already made from S&S Firearms of Glendale, New York. The Nationals of the North-South Skirmish Association will be in May. You should come over; there you will see every type of Civil War carbine in competition. The team I shoot on has Maynards, Smiths, Burnsides, Union Carbines, Glen & cam bells and occasionally a Star or Galleger. I totally, agree on the Sharps not sealed by well.

[@Neilistic1001]

Fascinating, and amazing, job recreating the brass cartridge. Thank you very much!

[@armorer94]

There is a company in the United States that makes reusable plastic cartridge cases for the burnside carbine. I also believe there is a 3d printer file floating around out there as well.

[@earlyriser8998]

excellent shooting video of the Burnside carbine

[@guillaumeroncin5870]

Your English and your accent are perfect ... Almost. And I have to add that you are an incredible shooter.

[@capandball]

very far from that :)

[@andrewmoe2063]

Another superb video. Wonderful rifle.

[@autmwnd]

Very impressive arm. And as usual an excellent presentation.

[@freeholdtacticalmed]

Great concept summary and presentation...and you got to shoot an awesome rifle (you lucky guy!). A lot of time and work went into this presentation.

[@rwdyeriii]

Nice work as always. Thanks for your videos.

[@mikebloski8981]

Great reference on how to disassemble for cleaning.

[@3ducs]

I finally got the nipple out, it took heat to the block and local cooling of the nipple, and cleaned the fire path to the cartridge. A little polish of the cartridge chamber and the carbine will be ready to fire. I got 20 cases from Lodgewood and 100 bullets from Dixie.

[@primitivehunter18]

Loved this episode very well done. I have a 1873 remington rolling block chambered in 43 spanish. Of course I had to make my own ammunition because brass is scarce and if you do find it, it's $80 u.s dollars for 20 piece of brass and had to cast my own .439 bullets. It's a tack driver just like your burnside rifle. After watching your review on the burnside I will have to keep an eye out for a bit so for myself. It just seems right because I live in Ohio USA just like the regiment that had the burnside in the civil war

[@3ducs]

You'd think that as common as the .43 Spanish round was there would be a greater supply of ammo. I have a RB chambered in that, haven't gotten any ammo due to price.

[@jeffreygraf3358]

Well worth the wait! Excellent video!

[@kevinb1216]

Your video explained so much about the burnside and its cartridges. I am a metal detecting enthusiast and have found many burnside bullets in my hunts around south Mississippi. As a thanks i would like to send you some if possable

[@jamessulzer5105]

Nice carbine and still shoots accurately! Like to see more of your portable shooting bench also. Thanks.

[@DickTickles]

I too am a fan of single shot breechloading rifles from the 19th Century. Just something about their operation that makes them so unique. Especially like the Burnside, Snyder, Martini-Henry, and Chassepot rifles.

[@SB-qm5wg]

Great video. I enjoyed the custom bullets.

[@BlahWes0023]

Great stuff as always!

[@ronaldlollis8895]

Excellent video, glad to see your interest in military arms and regalia. From Virginia, USA

[@dragunothesword4178]

It's finally here! Great video as always. This channel and britishmuzzleloaders are the 2 best gun channels because they focus on other things than just WW1 and 2 constantly. Will you ever plan to make a full video on the Sharps Model Berdan rifle?

[@HellenicPandemic]

Great machine work. Living history.

[@JWKirK-fr5cn]

Very good and nice to see excellent shooter and rifle

[@williamhart4896]

Interesting history and shooting lesson sir and thanks .

[@matthewdeardoff5016]

Thank you from Ohio! Now you have me looking for one and I’m seeing plenty out there!

[@dasimparmy2289]

FINALLY I caught a new video!!!

[@M.M.83-U]

Very informative and entertaining. Good video.

[@GhostMacross01]

That is a lot of research and work of a detailed hobbyist.

[@warskye5686]

Very good with interesting details.Thanks

[@DanielESmith-iz7lx]

Excellent work!! Thanks.

[@chrismoerlein]

That carbine is a clever design.You shoot it very well.

[@1656nfa]

I found civil war bullets from this gun metal detecting in KY!!

[@deletdis6173]

I love how this episode feels like it has a guest appearance by MyMechanics.

[@janrobertbos]

hussu elet magyarorszag! .... as always , very nice video, I really liked it! Greets from The Netherlands!

[@NW_Ranger]

Burnside was a clever gun designer, but unfortunately not always an effective general. Hello to you from the U.S.A. My compliments to you on the self-made brass cases and on the video. I would like to build one of these rifles with a slightly longer barrel. The longer barrel would assure more efficient powder burn and higher velocities. What is the rate of twist per inch. As many of the older American families, my family was immersed in the American Civil War. Lucky for me… they survived all the engagements.

[@galaxycluster3721]

You could 3 D print the plastic cases might be the best way to go about it. Kudos for shooting the old war horses

[@theonehavingthekey5966]

Awesome rifle! Great content!

[@robertheistand8587]

very professional

[@shootingwithmitch5921]

Great vid!!

[@daddy8884]

This will be rather interesting

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Hi Daddy.

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@@daddy8884 Mom isn’t around step dad. You’ve lived long enough to understand what that means.

[@brentheathersimons7042]

So well done! Tremendous!-

[@dominickzappola2429]

Great video, nice job.

[@therainbowgulag.]

Great video. I have your new book. Would be great to see you publish another on American civil war firearms.

[@SnipeU696]

Thank you for sharing.

[@frankus54]

A class act. Greetings from Australia

[@gemmeliusgrammaticus2509]

Very cool. I’d love to see a video about the Hall carbine.

[@brendonbewersdorf986]

This gun was very impressive for it's time

[@jkoeberlein1]

Brilliant!

[@dylanskutches87]

Never thought any of these would ever be fired again how cool!

[@notforsaletoday1895]

That is an interesting rifle. Nice!

[@duaneho555]

Great video. I’m hoping to get one some day.