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Lot 2301: Two Enfield Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Lot 2301: Two Enfield Percussion Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 22, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $2,000
Price Realized:
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A) Civil War Era Enfield Pattern 1853 Smoothbored Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 61
Barrel: 39 1/8 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1028
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

The lock is marked "1862/TOWER" at the center with St. Edward's Crown without the "VR" below at the rear indicating this was a commercial arm, not one accepted by the British government. Many British companies exported rifles for use by both the Confederacy and the Union during the American Civil War. Birmingham commercial proof marked breech and two "25" gauge marks. "JOHN WOOD" carved in the lower tang.

Rating Definition:

Good overall as refinished, with brown patina, pitting visible underneath the finish, freckling, oxidation, and scratches, dents, cracks, and repairs in the stock. Absent sling swivels. Mechanically fine.



B) British Enfield Carbine

Manufacturer: British
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577
Barrel: 22 7/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1028
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Description:

Lock marked "TOWER" at the center with St. Edward's Crown above "V.R" at the rear, "BARNETT/GUNMAKERS/LONDON" oval stamp on the right of the buttstock, and "W.R" stamped on the left flat.

Rating Definition:

Very good overall as refinished, with some light scratches and dents. Mechanically excellent.



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