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Lot 430

A Fine 14-Bore Brunswick First Model Percussion Service Rifle
Dated 1843

26 November 2014, 10:30 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

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A Fine 14-Bore Brunswick First Model Percussion Service Rifle
Dated 1843

With browned twist barrel (some light surface rust patination) with bayonet mount on the right side towards the muzzle and rifled for a belted ball, the breech stamped with the date and 'Enfield' behind the graduated folding-leaf back-sight, case-hardened tang and dated border engraved back-action lock, the latter with 'VR' crowned and inscribed 'RI. Manufactury Enfield', figured full stock stamped with supplier's initials 'W.S.' opposite the lock, inspector's marks, and with circular Enfield arsenal mark in front of the patch-box, regulation brass mounts comprising hinged rectangular patch-box cover opening to reveal two ramrod accessories, butt-plate stamped '24', 'HT' over '4.R.' and 'RGM', spur trigger-guard, fore-end cap and ramrod-pipes, sling loops, original steel ramrod, and some original finish, complete with brass-hilted sword bayonet, with leaf-shaped blade with central fuller on each side and stamped 'Enfield 1849' on one side, and ribbed grip incorporating a spring-catch (scabbard missing), London and Ordnance proof marks (2)
76.5 cm. barrel

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