Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2022 : Sale A0722 Lot 542
A .577 PATTERN 1853 3RD MODEL ENFIELD PERCUSSION THREE-BAND SERVICE RIFLE, no 553,

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A .577 'PATTERN 1853 3RD MODEL' ENFIELD PERCUSSION THREE-BAND SERVICE RIFLE, no 553,
with 39in. barrel rifled with three grooves, struck with government proofs at the breech, block and blade front-sight and ladder rear-sight, the lock stamped with the crown "V.R." cypher on the tail and "1863 / TOWER" to the centre, regulation brass mounted figured full walnut stock, the butt stamped with two Ordnance roundels, one for the Birmingham inspectorate and the other for the Pimlico repair and refurbishment depot, dated 1864, the underside of the butt stamped with the contractors name "SCOTT", the butt-cap tang engraved "V / LCS / 40 / 553", indicating issue to the Leicestershire Rifle Volunteers 40th Company, complete with its sling swivels and original rod



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Estimate £500-600