This P53 Enfield rifle is a .577 caliber muzzleloader measuring 55” long overall with a 39” long barrel. Barrel surface has scattered light pitting with heavier pitting around the breech and bolster. Bore is clean with fair rifling. Viewer and proof stamps on the left side of breech along with the “25” bore size. Combination bayonet lug/blade sight mounted at the muzzle with the flip-up, long-range rear sight at breech. Small screw is missing from rear sight base.

Lockplate bears the clear stamping of “1862 / TOWER” in front of hammer. English crown stamped behind the hammer. Thin, two-line tooling along the edges. Hammer also has lined tooling around edge and textured pad on thumb spur. Mechanics are crisp and strong.

Brass trigger guard, washers, butt plate and nose cap. Sling swivels are mounted on the trigger guard and front barrel band. Other components include the three iron barrel bands and an iron Enfield pattern ramrod with slotted front end and threaded rear end.

Walnut stock is in very good condition with very few of the typical minor dings found on guns of this age. Retains very nice wood tone and original finish. Initials “G.W.R.” cut into left flat.

A nice P53 Enfield rifle.  [jet] [ph:L]

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