November 19, 2022: Premier Americana - Day Three
Sat, Nov 19, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 2043
CIVIL-WAR PERIOD ENFIELD PATTERN 1853 TOWER 1863 PERCUSSION MUSKET
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$1,785
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
CIVIL-WAR PERIOD ENFIELD PATTERN 1853 TOWER 1863 PERCUSSION MUSKET, .577 caliber, barrel with Birmingham proofs at rear and standard long range sight, lock with royal crown at rear and "1863/TOWER" at center, walnut stock with brass cap, three iron barrel bands, brass buttplate and trigger guard. Stock stamped with BSAT cartouche, "PRYSE & REDMAN", "F&R", "J.CLARE", anchor, etc. Correct steel tulip-end ramrod. Possibly Confederate used. 1863. 55 1/4" LOA, 39" barrel.
Provenance: Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.
Very good as-found original condition, stock with original surface, barrel with very light pitting forward of hammer.
Provenance: Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservation and future acquisitions.
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