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Tower Pattern 1853 Musket .70 Cal NVSN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Tower Pattern 1853 Musket .70 Cal NVSN
Parts/Project Gun. 3 Band British military muzzle loading percussion rifle. Tower marked lock plate dated 1858. Features a 39" barrel, fixed blade front sight/bayonet lug, adjustable rear sight, rounded trigger, knurled hammer spur, brass forend cap, steel cleaning rod, brass trigger guard, full-length straight grip shoulder stock with smooth brass buttplate. Lock has a [crown] stamped behind the hammer.. The stock is in two pieces at the lower band, with the upper portion being a newer replacement, the lower portion is ill-fitting. The upper section of the barrel, and ramrod have heavy surface rust. The lower section has been buffed into the white, along with the bands. Missing triggerguard. Hammer locks up. Comes with a bag containing screws, springs, etc. NRA Condition-Poor/Parts Gun. Antique Firearm.