SCARCE 2-BAND “M” ENFIELD RIFLE.

SCARCE 2-BAND “M” ENFIELD RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. Rare maker with 34-1/2” rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with a saber bayonet attachment on right side of muzzle. It has “ETL” script inspector initials on upper left side of bbl, opposite nipple. It has two bands with long distance ladder rear sight. Lockplate has a spread-winged eagle perched on an American type shield with an “M” at top behind hammer with center of lockplate dated “1861”. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with brass furniture and has sling swivels. Left side panel is stamped “17” and there is a “60” stamped in front edge of trigger guard tang. Right side of butt, just above sling swivel, has a deep cut, probably an old sword cut. Right side of butt also has a series of small dents. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only a few thousand rifled muskets were estimated to have been made in period 1861-63. He states that they were made by J.P. Moore’s Sons from some Colt’s parts and imported parts. He lists them with 39” bbls and three bands with lock markings of ”1862”, “1863” or “1864”. It has been argued that these rifles & rifled muskets were Confederate issued but, according to Flayderman’s, a letter from J.P. Moore dated Jan. 13, 1862 refutes this stating that “the musket was theirs”. Conversely on pp. 98-109 of Confederate Longarms and Pistols A Pictorial Study, Hill & Anthony, a convincing argument that these rifles were, in fact, Confederate made rifle muskets using British parts for the most part. The 2-band examples are scarce with only 8 or 10 known. CONDITION: Fine. Iron overall retains a very dark attic patina with heavy pitting around nipple area. Lockplate & hammer retain a smooth even patina. Stock is sound with nicks & dings and retains a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. 4-32827(5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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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	1335C	$0.00	SCARCE 2-BAND “M” ENFIELD RIFLE. Cal. 58. NSN. Rare maker with 34-1/2” rnd bbl, square base front sight/bayonet lug with a saber bayonet attachment on right side of muzzle. It has “ETL” script inspector initials on upper left side of bbl, opposite nipple. It has two bands with long distance ladder rear sight. Lockplate has a spread-winged eagle perched on an American type shield with an “M” at top behind hammer with center of lockplate dated “1861”. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with brass furniture and has sling swivels. Left side panel is stamped “17” and there is a “60” stamped in front edge of trigger guard tang. Right side of butt, just above sling swivel, has a deep cut, probably an old sword cut. Right side of butt also has a series of small dents. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms, only a few thousand rifled muskets were estimated to have been made in period 1861-63. He states that they were made by J.P. Moore’s Sons from some Colt’s parts and imported parts. He lists them with 39” bbls and three bands with lock markings of ”1862”, “1863” or “1864”. It has been argued that these rifles & rifled muskets were Confederate issued but, according to Flayderman’s, a letter from J.P. Moore dated Jan. 13, 1862 refutes this stating that “the musket was theirs”. Conversely on pp. 98-109 of Confederate Longarms and Pistols A Pictorial Study, Hill & Anthony, a convincing argument that these rifles were, in fact, Confederate made rifle muskets using British parts for the most part. The 2-band examples are scarce with only 8 or 10 known. CONDITION: Fine. Iron overall retains a very dark attic patina with heavy pitting around nipple area. Lockplate & hammer retain a smooth even patina. Stock is sound with nicks & dings and retains a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine. 4-32827(5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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