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Lot 3310:British 2nd Pattern Brunswick Percussion Rifle with Bayonet

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3310:British 2nd Pattern Brunswick Percussion Rifle with Bayonet

September 12th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$3,000 - $4,500

British 2nd Pattern Brunswick Percussion Military Rifle with 1st Pattern Sword Bayonet

This rifle has the 2nd Pattern standard sidelock but has the 1st pattern bayonet lug and sword bayonet. It also has a "z/16" marked tompion, a blade front sight, standing notch rear sight with folding leaf, proofs and "1843 ENFIELD" at the breech, the Victorian cipher and "TOWER 1844" on the lock, chained nipple cover, "I.C.R." followed by a "PIMLICO" round cartouche dated "1860" and a "2" on the right ahead of the patch box, additional faint markings on the left flat and behind the trigger guard, a leather sling, newer steel ramrod, and a ball puller, jag, and pin inside the patch box. The bayonet has "ENFIELD 1848" among the markings on the blade and "E/63/RLR" on the hilt. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

ConditionVery good with 30% of the arsenal refinished blue on the barrel along with patches of mild oxidation/pitting and gray-brown patina, mottled dark gray patina on the lock, and aged patina on the brass. The stock is fine and has mild dings and scratches. Mechanically fine. The bayonet is also very good and has a mostly bright blade with mild pitting and nice aged patina on the brass hilt.

Details

ManufacturerBritish

ModelPercussion

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge70

Barrel30 inch round

Finishblue/casehardened/bright

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page170