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CIVIL WAR Antique COMMERCIAL Tower Pattern 1856 SHORT RIFLE 1861 Dated 2-BAND Pattern 1856 “SERGEANTS” RIFLE
Guns International #: 102018135 Seller's Inventory #: 217071
Category: Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
CIVIL WAR Antique COMMERCIAL Tower Pattern 1856 SHORT RIFLE
1861 Dated 2-BAND Pattern 1856 “SERGEANTS” RIFLE
Here we present an antique British Commercial Proofed Tower Pattern 1856 Short Rifle made in 1861 in Birmingham, England. During the Civil War, Pattern 56 Short Rifles were imported by both the United States and the Confederate governments. The Ordnance Department and northern state governments (notably Massachusetts) purchased approximately 8000 Pattern 56 Short Rifles during the Civil War. Roughly half of these were imported by Colt and Schuyler, Hartley & Graham. By February of 1863, the Confederacy had imported 9,715 Pattern 56 Short rifles from Great Britain. In comparison with the more than 900,000 Pattern 53, Enfield Rifle-Muskets imported for issue to the Union and Confederate Armies during the Civil War, the Pattern 56 Short Rifles are very rare. These were light, handy rifles that were popular with the troops on both sides.
The right side of the barrel has a lug for a saber bayonet. The barrel is secured by two screw-fastened bands. The flat, flush-mounted lock plate is stamped with the British Crown behind the hammer and “TOWER” in front of it. The maker’s or exporter’s name (illegible) is stamped in block letters on the top of the barrel. The top of the barrel is stamped with three British export proof and view marks of either side of two “25” gauge marks. These are the correct view, proof, and gauge markings for rifles exported from Great Britain to the United States during the Civil War. This rifle was manufactured by the Birmingham gunmaking trade for export and has no British military “Broad Arrow” or other property marks. Popularly known as the “Sergeants Rifle”, the Pattern 56 was adopted by the British Army in 1856.
The overall condition is very good. Strong action. Bright bore, slightly dimming at the muzzle. Solid stock with a smooth finish. “1861” dated lock. “VIII/II” is hand marked on the left side of the stock. The included leather sling is in good shape. This is a nice example of a scarce Civil War Tower Pattern 56 Short Rifle.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 32-3/4 inches.
Caliber: .58 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2825
#217071
SOLD
Antique: Yes