CIVIL WAR ENFIELD ARTILLERY CARBINE.

CIVIL WAR ENFIELD ARTILLERY CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 577. This iron mounted Model 1853 artillery carbine has 24″ bbl with bayonet lug and Birmingham proofs which include gauge markings “25” which denote 577 caliber. Lock is marked and dated “Tower / 1861” plus an additional marking forward of Tower marking reading a crown over “B” over “SA” over “C” for “Birmingham Small Arms Co.” Many identified Confederate arms are “Birmingham Small Arms.” Buttstock is stamped with maker’s mark on bottom of comb, which is only partially discernible along with proofs which are also not discernible. This gun is all orig and authentic with exception of replaced ramrod and nipple. CONDITION: Bbl is brown with areas of pitting and rust. Rifling in bore is discernible though rust and pitted. Other metal surfaces are gray with scattered pitting and cleaning. Stock is good and sound, sanded such that stock markings are weak and not discernible with 1″ crack forward of rear lock screw escutcheon and 1-1/2″ x 1/4″ inset repair below lock. Brass has yellow patina under old cleaning. 4-46102 JS109 (1,000-2,000)

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
	2147	$1,725.00	CIVIL WAR ENFIELD ARTILLERY CARBINE. SN NSN. Cal. 577. This iron mounted Model 1853 artillery carbine has 24″ bbl with bayonet lug and Birmingham proofs which include gauge markings “25” which denote 577 caliber. Lock is marked and dated “Tower / 1861” plus an additional marking forward of Tower marking reading a crown over “B” over “SA” over “C” for “Birmingham Small Arms Co.” Many identified Confederate arms are “Birmingham Small Arms.” Buttstock is stamped with maker’s mark on bottom of comb, which is only partially discernible along with proofs which are also not discernible. This gun is all orig and authentic with exception of replaced ramrod and nipple. CONDITION: Bbl is brown with areas of pitting and rust. Rifling in bore is discernible though rust and pitted. Other metal surfaces are gray with scattered pitting and cleaning. Stock is good and sound, sanded such that stock markings are weak and not discernible with 1″ crack forward of rear lock screw escutcheon and 1-1/2″ x 1/4″ inset repair below lock. Brass has yellow patina under old cleaning. 4-46102 JS109 (1,000-2,000) 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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