There were 25 rifles from Ser #39573 to Ser #40872 that were issued to Berdan's Sharp Shooters. Most Berdan Sharps were from Ser #54390 to #57574. It is believed that the ones issued to Berdan were re-equipped with a double trigger which this one lacks.
You can also check out Wiley Sword's Sharpshooter: Hiram Berdan, his famous Sharpshooters and their Sharps Rifle.
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