Lot #4145
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Lot 4146: Confederate Attributed P1853 Enfield Carbine and Tiffany Saber

Confederate Cavalryman Attributed Carbine Conversion Commercial Pattern 1853 Enfield Percussion Rifle-Musket with Tiffany Saber and Scabbard

Auction Date: February 16, 2023

Lot 4146: Confederate Attributed P1853 Enfield Carbine and Tiffany Saber

Confederate Cavalryman Attributed Carbine Conversion Commercial Pattern 1853 Enfield Percussion Rifle-Musket with Tiffany Saber and Scabbard

Auction Date: February 16, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:

Confederate Cavalryman Attributed Carbine Conversion Commercial Pattern 1853 Enfield Percussion Rifle-Musket with Tiffany Saber and Scabbard

Manufacturer: English Military Firearms
Model: P1853
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577
Barrel: 23 1/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 249
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

Description:

"1863" dated lock. "Anchor/S" marking just ahead of the buttplate tang. The Tiffany & Co. New York imported Peter D. Luneschloss saber has an iron scabbard, black leather sword belt marked "GWA3", and Great Seal of the U.S. themed belt buckle. The sword and accessories are good with moderate age and storage related wear including dark brown patina on the metal. Includes a copy of documentation from John Spicer of Champion Hill Relics indicating the set came from a family in Randolph County, Arkansas, and was owned by George W. Allen of Company C of the Confederate 3rd Arkansas Cavalry and attributing the modification to the rifle-musket as from a Confederate arsenal for mounted use. Copies of records relating to Allen are also included.

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