TOWER PATTERN 1856 PERCUSSION CAVALRY CARBINE

TOWER PATTERN 1856 PERCUSSION CAVALRY CARBINE. 65 Cal. smooth bore 21″ long bbl marked with “Birmingham post 1813” view and proof marks between the proof marks is the numeral “17”. top of breech is numeral “58”. Lock marked “1859” over TOWER with broad arrow to the front with back of lock plate crown over “VR” to the rear. Furniture is brass. Trigger is marked 1-26. Gun is complete with original sling ring mounted on left side. Swivel as originally made, right side of butt stock marked in a stamp broad arrow over a “WD” surrounded by a circular stamp “Birmingham 1887” marked above a large numeral “1”. Behind is a broad arrow over “EIC” surrounded with a similar circular stamp Bombay Arsenal”. Wood behind the trigger guard is marked with a “W” over “B”. CONDITION: Metal overall in very good condition showing some light traces of rust and dried grease that can easily be removed. Stock in very good condition showing dings from normal handling. 4-33484 PAS40 (800-1,200)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2716	$805.00	TOWER PATTERN 1856 PERCUSSION CAVALRY CARBINE. 65 Cal. smooth bore 21″ long bbl marked with “Birmingham post 1813” view and proof marks between the proof marks is the numeral “17”. top of breech is numeral “58”. Lock marked “1859” over TOWER with broad arrow to the front with back of lock plate crown over “VR” to the rear. Furniture is brass. Trigger is marked 1-26. Gun is complete with original sling ring mounted on left side. Swivel as originally made, right side of butt stock marked in a stamp broad arrow over a “WD” surrounded by a circular stamp “Birmingham 1887” marked above a large numeral “1”. Behind is a broad arrow over “EIC” surrounded with a similar circular stamp Bombay Arsenal”. Wood behind the trigger guard is marked with a “W” over “B”. CONDITION: Metal overall in very good condition showing some light traces of rust and dried grease that can easily be removed. Stock in very good condition showing dings from normal handling. 4-33484 PAS40 (800-1,200) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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