1862 DATED TOWER ENFIELD RIFLE-MUSKET

1862 DATED TOWER ENFIELD RIFLE-MUSKET

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Item Code: 2026-727

The British made Pattern 1853 “Enfield” rifle-musket was the second most used infantry long arm of the American Civil War. It was the first “small bore” rifled long arm to see general issue to all British military personnel, effectively making every soldier a “rifleman” and the smoothbore musket obsolete. The .577 caliber rifled bore was a significant ballistic development. The Pattern 1853 would significantly influence the design of the new American Model 1855 Rifle-Musket and all arms production going forward. Approaching a million Enfields including rifles, rifle-muskets, musketoons and carbines saw use in the American Civil War.

This British Pattern 1853 Enfield (with the modifications based on field use is today called by many collectors the Pattern 1858 or 3rd Pattern) rifle-musket is dated "1862" over "TOWER" on the lock plate. At the rear of the lock plate is the Queen's crown. The gun is devoid of any British military inspection markings and is a typical Birmingham-made contract gun for commercial sale that was destined for export from Great Britain to the North or the South. The mechanics are perfect. The 39-inch barrel is Birmingham proofed and marked "25" for bore or .577 caliber and has dark brown patination with minor pitting at the breech. The cone on the nipple is broken off. The 2-barrel bands left intact have this same patination. It is missing the front band. The bore of the gun is fair. The brass nose cap is in place. The gun lost its original rear sight a long time ago. The combination front sight and bayonet lug is present. The gun has no rear sling swivel. The ramrod is missing. The stock is full-length, solid and free of any breaks or repairs. This stock has a dark brown color. The wood does show some scattered bumps, dings and minor dents. The initial "W.R" over "AM" are carved on the left rear butt stock. The "AM" may stand for Army of Mississippi?  [pe][ph:L]

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