* Antique BRITISH 1853 ENFIELD PERCUSSION MUSKET .68 CALIBER
Guns International #: 101288378 Seller's Inventory #: AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER 12th
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Enfield Rifles

Seller's Information
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Verified Seller
Seller: Estate Antiques
Member Since: 2/5/16
State: Florida
Country: United States
Phone: (802) 345-1001
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 794
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY ! Buyer Pays Return Insured Shipping
Payment Types Accepted: MONEY ORDER - CHECK - 4% C. CARD



Description:
ANTIQUE BRITISH PATTERN 1853 PERCUSSION MUSKET BY ENFIELD.  ABOUT  54 1/2" LONG WITH 39" SMOOTHBORE BARREL, BORE HAS  MODERATE OXIDATION THAT SHOULD CLEAN UP OK. SOME OF THE ORIGINAL BROWN FINISH REMAINS WITH AREAS TONING TO A GRAY-BROWN PATINA. THE VISABLE MARKINGS ON LOCK PLATE ARE CLEAR WITH "CROWN V.R." BEHIND HAMMER. BRITISH MILITARY PROOFS AT THE BREECH AND "132" STAMPED ON BARREL WITH SMALL PARTS HAVING INSPECTORS MARKS. BRASS BUTTPLATE, TRIGGERGUARD & NOSECAP TONED TO A DARK OCHER PATINA. WALNUT STOCK REMAINS IN GOOD CONDITION SHOWING OLD SHALLOW CHIPS, THIN CRACK BEHIND LOCKPLATE, FORWARD OF TRIGGERGUARD AND OVERALL MARS & DINGS AS EXPECTED FROM THE YEARS. VERY FAINT CARTOUCHE STILL VISIBLE ON RIGHT SIDE BUTT. LOCK FUNCTIONS WELL CRISP & ROBUST WITH 2 CLICK HAMMER. A GOOD EXAMPLE OF A CIVIL WAR ERA MUSKET THAT WERE USED BY BOTH SIDES EARLY IN THE CONFLICT, AS PICTURED.
SHIPS DIRECT TO U.S. BUYER ANYWHERE THAT'S OK.
INSURED S&H $50.00 EAST OF THE BIG RIVER. $55.00 BEYOND.

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: ENFIELD
Model: 1853
Caliber Info: .68