#6 • British Tower Pattern 53 Percussion Musket Dated 1856

Part of Presidents' Day Sportsman Auction (live auction by Meares Property Advisors)

High bid $310.00

Status: Sold

The Pattern 53 Enfield Rifle Muskets were supplied to the Confederacy by the British during the Civil War. This musket has a 26" barrel. The breech end of the barrel is marked with various proof marks. The lock plate is marked with a "crown/VR" behind the hammer and "1856/TOWER" in front of the hammer. There is border engraving on the lock and hammer with a small engraved section on the hammer. This musket also features a brass trigger guard, butt plate, ram rod guide tubes, and forend cap. Includes a swollen head unmarked iron ramrod. (This is an antique firearm - No FFL or 4473 Required)