27th Jun, 2012 10:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 451
 

451

A .577 TWO BAND SNIDER-ENFIELD CARBINE

A .577 TWO BAND SNIDER-ENFIELD CARBINE, DATED 1864; A .700 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL BREECH-LOADING MUSKET, MID-19TH CENTURY; AND A 20 BORE PERCUSSION MUSKET, 19TH CENTURY the first with sighted barrel, stamped with Ordnance marks and fitted with ladder back-sight, dated lock with Enfield arsenal inscription, walnut stock and regulation brass mounts; the second with sighted barrel, walnut full stock and regulation steel mounts (pitted); and the third for native use (extensively worn) the first: 55cm; 21 3/4in barrel (3)

Sold for £500


 
A .577 TWO BAND SNIDER-ENFIELD CARBINE, DATED 1864; A .700 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL BREECH-LOADING MUSKET, MID-19TH CENTURY; AND A 20 BORE PERCUSSION MUSKET, 19TH CENTURY the first with sighted barrel, stamped with Ordnance marks and fitted with ladder back-sight, dated lock with Enfield arsenal inscription, walnut stock and regulation brass mounts; the second with sighted barrel, walnut full stock and regulation steel mounts (pitted); and the third for native use (extensively worn) the first: 55cm; 21 3/4in barrel (3)