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TOWER 1861 ENFIELD PATTERN RIFLE-MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
TOWER 1861 ENFIELD PATTERN RIFLE-MUSKET.
Cal. .577. NSN. Bbl. 39" rnd. w/ rifled bore & British proofs. Barleycorn front sight & leaf rear sight. Lockplate has crown behind hammer & is marked "1861/TOWER" forward of hammer. 3 Band walnut stock w/ iron fittings. Left ear of stock stamped "35 B". Slotted tip iron ramrod. CONDITION: metal has dark crusty appearance w/ pitting heaviest in breech area. Stock has dark aged appearance w/ added varnish over general dents & handling marks w/ area of burn erosion on right side of comb forward of buttplate. Cracks are found in comb, sideplate, trigger guard & lock areas. Functioning lock. Dark heavily pitted bore. (01-19343/DS). ANTIQUE. $500-800.