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THBSCARCE TOWER 1858 ENFIELD INDIA SERVICE POLICE CARBINE & BAYONET
About Seller
8414 Anderson Mill Road
Austin, TX 78729
United States
Austin Auction Gallery a family owned and operated business, was founded in 1983 with a rock solid commitment to its consignors and superior customer service. Through this commitment we have evolved into one of the premier Antique and Fine Art auction houses in the Southwest. Since its inception, ou...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJan 25, 2025
To feature the carefully curated western art collection of the Benton Family, Texas, a large collection of musical instruments including guitars from Fender, Gibson, D'Angelico, Gretsch, Vox & more! Also including amplifiers, many effects pedals & much more. Austin Auction Gallery info@austinauction.com
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Enfield Tower Percussion Carbine, Pattern 1858, Indian Service, Native Foot Police Model, .656 caliber, 31.5" smooth bore barrel, blade front sight, brass nose cap, steel ramrod with cleaning slot, two barrel bands, the front band with a sling swivel, fixed V notch rear sight, the barrel marked behind the rear sight with crown, numbers and broad arrow, the lockplate marked "1858 Tower" and "Crown over "VR" behind the hammer, brass trigger guard, a sling swivel behind trigger guard tang mounted on the wood stock, a circular brass disc is inset near the butt of the right stock side, partially obscured stamping behind disc in a triangular form with lettering appearing to be "QR, 810-57", four stamped number series on left stock and "358' next to butt at left, brass butt plate, comes with the correct Enfield Pattern 1853 socket bayonet having no discernible markings due to surface rust, housed in a brass/leather scabbard in good condition, carbine wood with expected dents and scratches, metal is dark brownish, light scratching, bore with surface rust, hammer holds at two positions and responds correctly to trigger, overall in very good condition considering age, NSN **Reference: Section 1, Entry RB47, "Catalog of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles", Herbert Woodend, Her Majesty's Stationary Office, Government Book Office, London, 1981.
Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.**NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**Condition
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Pak & Ship Plus - Kurt Spahrmann - 512-246-7117
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Postal Annex- Kevin - 512-331-5855
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PostNet – Hetal Patel - 512-260-5757
or email: postnet1431@austin.rr.com
OPTIONS FOR LARGER ITEMS (FURNITURE, ETC.)
Craters & Freighters, Clarke Erskine, 888-520-1134
or: austin@cratersandfreighters.com
Blanket Wrap Shippers For Furniture and Larger ItemsPLYCON TRANSPORT (Speak With Jay) - (631) 973-3088
BMC FREIGHT INTERNATIONAL - (954)-972-5786
RB SHIPING - (404) 524-9122
For a listing of more blanket wrap shippers for furniture visit.
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