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"J.C." MARKED BELGIAN MADE 1853 TYPE SHORT RIFLE-

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
 J.C.  MARKED BELGIAN MADE 1853 TYPE SHORT RIFLE-
MUSKET. Cal. 577. NSN. Bbl. 32” rnd. w/ Belgian proof at rear attached to stock w/ 2 spring retained bands. Long range ladder rear sight & steel barleycorn front & a bayonet lug stamped w/ “4752” on right side. 1853 Style percussion lock stamped “J. C.” w/ an anchor on plate & hammer. This mark also appears on bbl. bands & sight base. Simple buttplate & trigger guard are brass. CONDITION: fair to good, iron parts cleaned to silver gray over considerable pitting. Stock w/ old refinish over a number of marks. Good bore w/ strong rifling & some deep pits. Lock works. (01-19177/MGM). ANTIQUE. $500-800.