reconstituted-british-pattern-1853-enfield-rifle-musket-with-socket-bayonet
Lot 1073
Reconstituted British Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle-Musket With Socket Bayonet
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
.577 caliber, 39 in. barrel secured with three iron barrel bands, walnut stock with plain replacement lock plate and hammer, the butt stamped with various markings, both European and Asian; the barrel has faint crown over VR marking at breech and crisp N.S over S I R below rear sight; brass mounts; ramrod present; the bayonet with leather scabbard having broad arrow marking.

LOA 54.5 in.

Working action; the stock with cracks, overall wear, and finish loss; lacking rear sling swivel; heavy pitting to barrel at breech; fair condition.