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Lot #493
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Lot 494: Three Antique British Military Longarms

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 21, 2024

Lot 494: Three Antique British Military Longarms

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: June 21, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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A) Enfield P1853 Percussion Short Rifle-Musket

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: P-53
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 65
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1222
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

"Crown/VR" and "1856/ENFIELD" marked lock, barrel bored smooth.

Rating Definition:

Good overall with traces of refinished blue, some scattered light pitting, and the refinished wood having a few minor repairs, some filler, and minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.



B) Tower P1858 Percussion Artillery Carbine

Manufacturer: Tower
Model: 1858
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 58
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1222
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

"Crown/VR" and "1858/TOWER" marked lock.

Rating Definition:

Good overall with traces of cold blue touch up, some scattered light pitting, and a minor crack/chip and scattered minor handling marks in the wood. Mechanically fine.



C) Tower Transitional Pattern Flintlock Cavalry Carbine

Manufacturer: Tower
Model: Flintlock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 70
Barrel: 20 1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1222
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
Description:

"TOWER" and crown marked lock, sling ring bar absent.

Rating Definition:

Fair overall with grey patina, some scattered light pitting, and wood with some minor cracks and handling marks. Mechanically fine.



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