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Enfield rifle-musket model 1853

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hunting - Rifles Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
Enfield rifle-musket model 1853
SOLD
850.00USDto 8*************e+ buyer's premium (212.50)
This item SOLD at 2018 Mar 18 @ 12:02UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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This is an original model 1852 Enfield rifled musket. It is .58 caliber and is a three band musket. The lock is stamped 1862 TOWER. The barrel has numerous Bermingham proof marks at the breach along with "R+B". The stock shows signs of wear nicks and scratches. The bore is clean with visible rifling. No visible serial number was found however Enfields are known for coding their serial numbers. A "B77" can be found on the second barrel band. A barley visible cartouche inspection mark is below the rear mount screw for the lock on the stock. The Enfield ladder design rear sight is very attarctive and functional. Enfield rifles were the second most used musket of the Civil War by both the North and the South.



THIS GUN IS AN ANTIQUE AND NO ATTEMPT HAS BEEN MADE TO FIRE THIS GUN TO CONFIRM ITS MECHANICAL INTEGRITY. NOR SHOULD THIS GUN BE FIRED WITHOUT THE EXAMINATION BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH. ANY ATTEMPT OT FIRE AN ANTIQUE GIN IS AT THE RISK OF THE OWNER AND NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE VALUE OF THE FIREARM. Date: Location: HWAC# 42762