CUT DOWN ENFIELD MUSKET.

CUT DOWN ENFIELD MUSKET. Cal. about 65. Shortened musket with 20” bbl, apparently cut during period of use with a homemade front sight and fixed rear sight. The breech end of the bbl has a large variety of British proofs. The lockplate has a crown over “VR” and is marked “TOWER 1843”. The stock and ramrod were shortened appropriately with 2 bands. The stock may be an old replacement as there is no provision for a sling swivel on the bottom. CONDITION: Iron retains a mottled silver/brown patina with file marks on the tang and breech end of the bbl. Stock is rather crude and has an old oil finish. Mechanics are fine with strong dark bore. 4-52303 JR139 (800-1,200)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1191	$575.00	CUT DOWN ENFIELD MUSKET. Cal. about 65. Shortened musket with 20” bbl, apparently cut during period of use with a homemade front sight and fixed rear sight. The breech end of the bbl has a large variety of British proofs. The lockplate has a crown over “VR” and is marked “TOWER 1843”. The stock and ramrod were shortened appropriately with 2 bands. The stock may be an old replacement as there is no provision for a sling swivel on the bottom. CONDITION: Iron retains a mottled silver/brown patina with file marks on the tang and breech end of the bbl. Stock is rather crude and has an old oil finish. Mechanics are fine with strong dark bore. 4-52303 JR139 (800-1,200) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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