Lot 2198: Tower Pattern 1842 Rifled and Sighted Musket with Bayonet

Rare Crimean War Era Tower Pattern 1842 Rifled and Sighted Percussion Musket with Bayonet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2021

Lot 2198: Tower Pattern 1842 Rifled and Sighted Musket with Bayonet

Rare Crimean War Era Tower Pattern 1842 Rifled and Sighted Percussion Musket with Bayonet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800

Price Realized:

Rare Crimean War Era Tower Pattern 1842 Rifled and Sighted Percussion Musket with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Tower

Model: Percussion

Type: Rifle

Gauge: 75

Barrel: 39 inch round

Finish: brown/casehardened

Grip:

Stock: walnut

Item Views: 1652

Item Interest: Active

Serial Number:

Class: Antique

Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance

Rating:

OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"Crown/VR" and "1855/TOWER" marked lock. British "broad arrow/BO" acceptance marked left buttstock. 1,000 yard ladder rear sight. Includes socket bayonet, leather sling, and percussion nipple protector. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

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Lot 2198: Tower Pattern 1842 Rifled and Sighted Musket with Bayonet

Rare Crimean War Era Tower Pattern 1842 Rifled and Sighted Percussion Musket with Bayonet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2021

Lot 2198: Tower Pattern 1842 Rifled and Sighted Musket with Bayonet

Rare Crimean War Era Tower Pattern 1842 Rifled and Sighted Percussion Musket with Bayonet

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2021

Rare Crimean War Era Tower Pattern 1842 Rifled and Sighted Percussion Musket with Bayonet

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