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Lot 219:Civil War Era Tower 1862 Dated Percussion Carbine

December 2nd, 2011|Rock Island, IL

Lot 219:Civil War Era Tower 1862 Dated Percussion Carbine

December 2nd, 2011|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$750 - $1,300

Civil War Era Tower 1862 Dated Percussion Carbine

Blade front and 3-leaf rear sights, with a number of crown and arrow stamps on the left barrel flat. Border engraved hammer and lock, with a chained nipple protector, "crown/VR" royal cipher behind the hammer and "1862/TOWER" ahead. Smooth straight wrist stock, with 2 barrel bands, ramrod and a brass buttplate marked "N7/171/71" on the heel.

ConditionFair, showing a dull gray patina on the barrel, with a blue/brown appearance to the barrel bands, lock and hammer. Some spotting, handling marks and pitting overall. Stock is fair, with mended chips, scattered dings and scratches, and a sling swivel absent from the butt. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerTower

Model1857

TypeCarbine

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge60

Barrel23 inch round

Finishbright

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page45