The lock is marked "TOWER/1862" at the front and St. Edward's Crown without the "VR" below at the rear indicating this was a commercial arm, not one accepted by the British government. Many British companies exported rifles for use by both the Confederacy and the Union during the American Civil War. In fact, the Pattern 1853 "Enfield" is said to be the second most widely used rifle of the war. Solid front sight for mounting a socket bayonet, and 900 yard ladder rear sight. The barrel has the standard double 25 bore size marks indicating .577 caliber. "29" is marked ahead of the trigger guard tang, and "LSM" is marked in the lower tang. Includes a socket bayonet, leather sling, and brass tipped wood tampion. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Fine, retaining 40% original blue finish on the barrel mixed with mottled brown patina and some light pitting on the bands and at the breech. The lock and hammer are turned to a brown patina with light pitting. Wood is also fine with scattered dings, dents, and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is very fine with a bright blade and very light surface pitting.