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LOT 3216
Exceptional Civil War Era Tower Pattern 1853 Enfield Percussion Rifle-Musket Dated 1863 with Bayonet - NSN, 577 cal., 39 1/4 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The lock is marked “1863/TOWER” at the center and St. Edward’s Crown without the “VR” below at the rear indicating this was a commercial arm, not one accepted by the British government. Many British companies exported rifles for use by both the Confederacy and the Union during the American Civil War. In fact, the Pattern
1853 “Enfield” is said to be the second most widely used rifle of the war. Solid front sight that doubles as a bayonet lug, and 900 yard ladder rear sight. The barrel has the standard double 25 bore size marks indicating .577 caliber. Includes a socket bayonet (does not properly lock on the rifle), a leather scabbard with brass ends, and a period muzzle plug. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 85% plus original blue finish with some light flaking on the bands and smooth brown patina on the balance, 70% muted case colors visible on the lock and 85% on the hammer, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Brass is excellent and exhibits a pleasing untouched golden aged patina. Stock is excellent with attractive original raised grain and rich oil finish, a few light dings and handling marks, and distinct edges overall. Mechanically excellent. Bayonet and scabbard are both very fine. This exceptional Pattern 1853 Enfield rifle-musket would be difficult to improve upon and is a must have for any Civil War collection! Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3217 British G.H. Daw Percussion Volunteer Rifle - Serial no. 480, 577 cal., 33 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This rifle is similar to the Pattern 1856 rifles used by the British military at the time but is more finely finished. It has a fixed notch front and 1,100 yard folding ladder rear sight with “P.W & S” marked on the right of the base, bayonet lug on the right marked “480”, “GEORGE. H. DAW, 57, THREADNEEDLE ST, LONDON” marked on top of the barrel, double “25” bore size marks indicating .577 caliber and Birmingham proofs at the left of the breech, “G.H.DAW.” marked lock, sling swivels on the upper barrel band and lower tang, circular silver plate inscribed with initials on top of the wrist, “3226” stamped on the underside of the buttstock, checkered forend section, and checkered stock wrist. Includes a London Armoury marked brass muzzle cap. CONDITION: Fine, retains 75% original blue finish with smooth brown patina on the balance, 60% original case colors on the lock with some patches of moderate surface corrosion on the hammer and buttplate, patterns of case colors visible on the trigger guard with scattered light freckling, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is very fine with crisp checkering, a few cracks around the buttplate, some light scratches, and defined edges overall. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3218
Civil War Era Tower Enfield Percussion Cavalry Carbine - NSN, 58 cal., 21 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. The lock is marked “1863/TOWER” at the center and St. Edward’s Crown without the “VR” below at the rear indicating this was a commercial arm, not one accepted by the British government. Many British companies exported rifles and carbines such as this one for use by both
the Confederacy and the Union during the American Civil War. Solid front sight and rear sight with 100-300 yard leaves, and sling bar and ring mounted on the left. The barrel has the standard double 25 bore size marks indicating .577 caliber. CONDITION: Fine, retains 30% original blue finish on the barrel and strong patterns of muted case colors visible on the lock with moderate corrosion on the balance. Stock is also fine with defined edges, scattered scratches and dents, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: Property of a Distinguished Southern Clergyman. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3219
British Coast Guard/Customs Service Percussion Pistol - NSN, 577 cal., 6 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened/ bright finish, walnut stock. Also known as the Short Sea Service. It features a bead front sight, notch rear sight, swivel mounted/captive ramrod, “crown/V-R” and “TOWER/1855” marked lock, “EVANS SWINBURN & SON” marked on the left stock flat under the belt hook, “broad arrow/BO” and other stamps on the right side of the wrist, and a lanyard wring on the pommel cap. CONDITION: Fine with 80% plus retailer refurbished blue on the barrel, dark brown patina on the lock and hook, aged patina on the brass furniture, and general mild overall wear. The stock is very good and has general scrapes and dings consistent with service use. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250 183