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THBBritish Pattern 1853 Type II Enfield Rifle Musket
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LiveSep 12, 2018
This single-owner sale features unique and diverse examples spanning every stage of firearms development from early matchlocks to the closing days of World War II. Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
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- Lot Description
.577, 39" round barrel secured by three bands, no S/N. Blued and color case hardened finish, brass furniture, walnut stock. Lock marked 1856 / TOWER forward of the hammer, a small {crown} / {broad arrow} and with the usual {crown} / VR to the rear of the lock plate. Barrel with typical British military proof marks and a set of opposed broad arrow "sold out of service" marks, as a {crown} / S surplus mark. Obverse butt with War Department WD / {broad arrow} marks and another set of opposed broad arrows. Toe of stock marked (HOLLAND) and D.W WITTON, with Holland likely being the manufacturing contractor. Stock flat marked J. JAGGER, the setter-up. The buttplate is rack numbered with the engraved numbers 1/17/559. Has correct Type II pattern solid barrel bands with the upper one being wider than on on Type I, III or IV P1853s, as is correct. Retains the correct early pattern 900-yard rear sight and correct pattern swelled-shank jag-head ramrod. Retains both sling swivels. The gun is accompanied by an RSAF produced P1853 angular socket bayonet. It is marked with a WD / {broad arrow} and {crown} / E/12 marks on the ricasso and rack numbered 12/293 on the socket. A correct Type I War Department inspected scabbard accompanies the bayonet.
Very good. Barrel retains some traces of thinning blue, the balance is smooth plum brown patina. Lock with traces of case color and a similar patina. All markings remain crisp and clear throughout. Mechanically functional, very good bore with some lightly scattered pitting. Stock crisp, showing some scattered bumps and dings and an added coat of varnish. Bayonet very good with a bright blade and traces of faded blue on the socket. Scabbard very good.Condition
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