CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN ENFIELD RIFLE-MUSKET.

CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN ENFIELD RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. .577. 38-7/8” bbl. This is a very rare Blockade Run weapon for the state of South Carolina. A large “SC” stamped in buttstock denotes South Carolina. South Carolina marked Enfields are quite rare. Probably no more than 10 or 15 examples of all types remain. Bbl on this gun is Birmingham proved with gauge marking of 25. Lock is marked with crown, 1862, TOWER. “JS over anchor” is stamped on bottom of buttstock, adjacent to trigger guard tang. Tang of buttplate is engraved 1889. This is a standard Model 1853 Enfield rifle-musket with three iron bands, iron sling swivels, iron ramrod, and long-range rear sight. Brass nose cap, trigger guard, and buttplate. This gun comes with an associated Springfield Bayonet with no surcharge and orig Enfield tompion. SN 1889 is engraved on tang of buttplate. Three initials and the number “3” are carved into buttstock, possibly denoting the owner and unit. CONDITION: Bbl, lock, and hammer gray/black with pitting, especially around breech. Rear sight also pitted. Ramrod is black and shows scattered pitting. Stock is shrunk at buttplate. 4-56082 JS21 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	2093	$8,625.00	CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN ENFIELD RIFLE-MUSKET. Cal. .577. 38-7/8” bbl. This is a very rare Blockade Run weapon for the state of South Carolina. A large “SC” stamped in buttstock denotes South Carolina. South Carolina marked Enfields are quite rare. Probably no more than 10 or 15 examples of all types remain. Bbl on this gun is Birmingham proved with gauge marking of 25. Lock is marked with crown, 1862, TOWER. “JS over anchor” is stamped on bottom of buttstock, adjacent to trigger guard tang. Tang of buttplate is engraved 1889. This is a standard Model 1853 Enfield rifle-musket with three iron bands, iron sling swivels, iron ramrod, and long-range rear sight. Brass nose cap, trigger guard, and buttplate. This gun comes with an associated Springfield Bayonet with no surcharge and orig Enfield tompion. SN 1889 is engraved on tang of buttplate. Three initials and the number “3” are carved into buttstock, possibly denoting the owner and unit. CONDITION: Bbl, lock, and hammer gray/black with pitting, especially around breech. Rear sight also pitted. Ramrod is black and shows scattered pitting. Stock is shrunk at buttplate. 4-56082 JS21 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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