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Lot 4238: Three Civil War Era Pattern 1853 Percussion Rifle-Muskets

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 23, 2024

Lot 4238: Three Civil War Era Pattern 1853 Percussion Rifle-Muskets

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 23, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) E.P. Bond Pattern 1853 Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: British
Model: Percussion
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577
Barrel: 39 1/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1041
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

"E.P.Bond/LONDON" marked lock, "25" bore measurement, "CSA" stamp on right of stock, foreatock shortened, ramrod absent.

Rating Definition:

Good with mixed patina, some scattered patches of light pitting, and the wood fair as shortened with minor handling marks and chipping. Mechanically excellent.



B) Tower Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: Tower
Model: 1853
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577
Barrel: 39 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1041
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

"1862/TOWER" and crown without "V.R." marked lock, "25" bore measurements on upper left at breech.

Rating Definition:

Good overall with mixed patina, some scattered patches of light pitting, and scattered minor handling marks on the wood. Mechanically fine.



C) O.P. Drissen & Co. Liege Pattern 1853 "Enfield" Two-Band Short Rifle-Musket with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: 1853
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577
Barrel: 32 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1041
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Description:

"D [anchor] C" stamps on most components, Liege proofed, brass American eagle escutcheon on wrist along with "OHIO." stamp. With saber bayonet with same maker's marks

Rating Definition:

Good overall with mixed patina, some scattered light pitting, and scattered minor handling marks/chips on the wood. Mechanically fine. Bayonet is good.



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