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Enfield 1853 Pattern Musket .577 Cal NVSN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,400.00 USD
Enfield 1853 Pattern Musket .577 Cal NVSN
Early British military muzzle loading percussion rifle with an approximate .577 caliber bore. Manufactured circa 1850s. Features a 39" barrel, fixed blade front sight/bayonet lug, adjustable rear sight(missing slider), rounded trigger, knurled hammer spur, 1862 dated Tower lock, 3 barrel bands, brass forend cap, steel cleaning rod, brass trigger guard, black leather sling, nipple cap and full-length straight grip Walnut shoulder stock with smooth brass buttplate. Lock has a [crown]\"VR" stamped behind the trigger and the barrel has a [broad arrow]/'II'. Includes a reproduction bayonet and scabbard with frog. The rifle displays a nice even aged grey patina with scattered pinprick pitting. Action is mechanically sound and the bore appears clear. Wood stock is very good. Condition is NRA Good ***Antique Firearm*** From The John F Sukey Collection