CIVIL WAR IMPORTED TOWER ENFIELD MUSKETOON

CIVIL WAR IMPORTED TOWER ENFIELD MUSKETOON

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Item Code: 2026-818

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This fine condition firearm resided in an Up-State New York museum until recently. It was acquired locally from the family of a Civil War veteran and probably a trophy of war. This is a non-regulation British made Pattern 1853 Artillery musketoon that was re-designed principally, but not exclusively, for cavalry; it could do for artillery or even sharpshooters (skirmishers).

Assembled by an English "Furnisher" for export but unlike the regulation 1853 Artillery Musketoon the 24-inch rifled barrel was made with no provision for a regulation saber bayonet. The unknown gun maker assembled surplus British military gun parts, a common practice at the time. The "TOWER" marked lock is dated "1858" as well as a crown over "V.R". The cock is of the unengraved London Armoury type. The barrel used shows British ordnance proofs and commercial London proofs. It is also stamped "25" for bore or .577 caliber. The barrel extends 5 1/4 inches beyond the brass nose cap. The arm was re- designed to accommodate the Enfield socket bayonet. There are 2 barrel bands. The front band has its sling swivel, The rear sling swivel is screwed into the butt stock. The rear sight is the Pattern 1853 regulation for this type weapon, but the folding leaf has accidently or intentionally been broken off. The small block and blade front sight also acts as the bayonet lug. The butt plate and trigger guard are brass. The rifled bore is very good. All iron surfaces are free of rust or pitting. The mechanics work perfectly. The original threaded ramrod is in place. This has a very fine unbroken or repaired walnut stock with a lovely patina of age.

This carbine or musketoon, if you will, is exactly the profile sought by Confederate cavalry and it is very likely it was carried by one of them from whom it was later captured and carried North. [pe] [ph:L]

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