RARE BROWN MFG. CONVERSION OF AN ENFIELD RIFLE/MUSKET.

RARE BROWN MFG. CONVERSION OF AN ENFIELD RIFLE/MUSKET. SN 563. Cal. 58 CF. Unusual bolt action conversion of a Civil War era rifle-musket. It has a 35″ orig Enfield bbl and front sight with orig 900 yard musket rear sight. The conversion consists of a receiver attached to rear of bbl with a Palmer-style bolt with two rear locking lugs and a hammer mounted in top tang. They used the orig Enfield 1-pc walnut stock with laminated side panels to cover the orig lockplate and sideplate milled recesses. Top of bolt is marked with the Brown Mfg. name, address & “1871” patent date. Bottom of stock is neatly stamped “JOSEPH BOURNE”. An unknown quantity of these conversions were made in the early 1870’s and according to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms production is believed to have been “limited”. Accompanied by an Enfield-style angular socket bayonet. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Metal retains a smooth medium to dark brown patina with a few scattered spots of pitting. Wood is sound with a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are a little stiff, but functional, worn dark bore. Bayonet is fine with scattered pitting. 4-33995 JR19 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	312	$1,438.00	RARE BROWN MFG. CONVERSION OF AN ENFIELD RIFLE/MUSKET. SN 563. Cal. 58 CF. Unusual bolt action conversion of a Civil War era rifle-musket. It has a 35″ orig Enfield bbl and front sight with orig 900 yard musket rear sight. The conversion consists of a receiver attached to rear of bbl with a Palmer-style bolt with two rear locking lugs and a hammer mounted in top tang. They used the orig Enfield 1-pc walnut stock with laminated side panels to cover the orig lockplate and sideplate milled recesses. Top of bolt is marked with the Brown Mfg. name, address & “1871” patent date. Bottom of stock is neatly stamped “JOSEPH BOURNE”. An unknown quantity of these conversions were made in the early 1870’s and according to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms production is believed to have been “limited”. Accompanied by an Enfield-style angular socket bayonet. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Metal retains a smooth medium to dark brown patina with a few scattered spots of pitting. Wood is sound with a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are a little stiff, but functional, worn dark bore. Bayonet is fine with scattered pitting. 4-33995 JR19 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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