"1850" dated lock, "1846" dated barrel tang, oval script "JAS" cartouche stamped on left stock flat. Fitted with a brown leather sling.

Good with dark pitting, modern replacement nipple, brown and gray patina, and clear markings in the iron. Stock is very good with scratches, dents, a few chips, defined edges and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.

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. Confederate markings "C/11" inscribed on top of the buttplate. 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. Includes a socket bayonet with Nepalese markings.

Good overall as refinished, with brown and gray patina, pitting, wear, and scratches, dents, and a few chips in the stock. Converted to smoothbore. Mechanically excellent.