ENFIELD “M” RIFLE MUSKET.

ENFIELD “M” RIFLE MUSKET. Cal. 58. 39″ bbl. This is a nice “as found” example of an 1862 dated “M” rifle which is thought to have been made by J.P. Moore & Sons in New York City early in the Civil War. These guns are fairly scarce and for many years were thought to be Confederate and they appear in several texts as Confederate, some with North Carolina agent stamps in stock. This example appears all original and complete, along with an Enfield bayonet and a New York contractor marked scabbard. Bayonet and gun metal are all dark and uncleaned and match very well. This gun conforms to manufacture almost identically to the Model 1853 Mark 3 Enfield rifle musket, having brass nosecap, trigger guard, buttplate and lock escutcheons. Balance of gun is steel, including the Enfield style slotted ramrod. PROVENANCE: Jac Weller Collection. CONDITION: Gun overall is very good and sound, metal being dark and pitted overall. No discernible bbl markings, however lock marking of eagle holding a shield with “M” and 1862 bbl date are well struck and easily discerned. Stock is sound and solid with numerous small storage dings and dents. There are a pair of initials “PR” carved opposite lock in stock. Accompanying bayonet matches gun well. Blade is gray and smooth. Accompanying US regulation bayonet scabbard is sound and solid with areas of crazing and cracking and stitching is loose over half its length. 45723 JS95 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2082A	$1,782.50	ENFIELD “M” RIFLE MUSKET. Cal. 58. 39″ bbl. This is a nice “as found” example of an 1862 dated “M” rifle which is thought to have been made by J.P. Moore & Sons in New York City early in the Civil War. These guns are fairly scarce and for many years were thought to be Confederate and they appear in several texts as Confederate, some with North Carolina agent stamps in stock. This example appears all original and complete, along with an Enfield bayonet and a New York contractor marked scabbard. Bayonet and gun metal are all dark and uncleaned and match very well. This gun conforms to manufacture almost identically to the Model 1853 Mark 3 Enfield rifle musket, having brass nosecap, trigger guard, buttplate and lock escutcheons. Balance of gun is steel, including the Enfield style slotted ramrod. PROVENANCE: Jac Weller Collection. CONDITION: Gun overall is very good and sound, metal being dark and pitted overall. No discernible bbl markings, however lock marking of eagle holding a shield with “M” and 1862 bbl date are well struck and easily discerned. Stock is sound and solid with numerous small storage dings and dents. There are a pair of initials “PR” carved opposite lock in stock. Accompanying bayonet matches gun well. Blade is gray and smooth. Accompanying US regulation bayonet scabbard is sound and solid with areas of crazing and cracking and stitching is loose over half its length. 45723 JS95 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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