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Lot 3151:U.S. Moore "Long Enfield" Percussion Rifle-Musket

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3151:U.S. Moore "Long Enfield" Percussion Rifle-Musket

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Scarce U.S. Moore "Long Enfield" Percussion Rifle-Musket

One of approximately 1,280 Moore "Long Enfield" rifle-muskets purchased by the U.S. government in 1862. Previously often misidentified as Confederate arms, these are now widely accepted as being assembled in New York by John P. Moore with a mixture of American made and imported parts to fulfill U.S. government contracts for arms early in the Civil War. This example has three barrel bands. It shows the standard markings including the "eagle/M/shield" behind the hammer, "1862" in front of the hammer, and a script "ETU" on the left of the barrel near the breech. This rifle-musket is among a few that are recognized as true "American Enfields" and a welcome addition to any Civil War collection. Moore "Long Enfield" rifle-muskets are described in depth on pages 409-413 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume III". "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes leather sling and wood tampion. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

ConditionVery good, smooth gray surfaces overall, some light flash pitting, and mostly clear markings. Stock is very fine with defined edges, scattered light scratches, a small chip at the top front of the lock, and a crack behind the rear lock screw escutcheon.
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ManufacturerMoore
ModelPercussion
TypeRifle
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge58
Barrel39 inch round
Finishbrown
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1469
Catalog page93
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