.577 caliber, 39" barrel retained by three clamping barrel bands, no S/N. Blued finish, brass furniture, checkered walnut stock. Lock marked 1861 / L.A. Co forward of the hammer and with the British {CROWN} / VR to the rear. Three British military proof marks at breech, over stamped with L.A.C. Correct {crown} / Z British military inspection marks on inside neck of hammer, rear sight and buttplate tang, correct pattern Palmer clamping barrel bands for an 1861 production L.A.C. P1853, with the upper and middle both marked L.A.C. Stock stamped with London Armory roundel on obverse with 1862 date. Retains correct pattern rear sight, front sight/bayonet lug, both correct oval pattern sling swivels. Original ramrod and a snap cap. Condition: Fine. Retains some streaky thin blue on the barrel, which has mostly turned plum. Metal mostly smooth with some scattered surface oxidation, freckling, minor roughness and a thumb sized patch of light pitting between the middle and upper barrel bands. Markings remain clear and crisp throughout. Lock with much of the mottled case hardening, and mechanically excellent. Fine bore with some dirt near the muzzle. Stock fine, with sharp edges, crisp checkering, some minor handling marks, dings and mars and some added finish in the wood.
.577 caliber, 39" barrel retained by three clamping barrel bands, no S/N. Blued finish, brass furniture, checkered walnut stock. Lock marked 1861 / L.A. Co forward of the hammer and with the British {CROWN} / VR to the rear. Three British military proof marks at breech, over stamped with L.A.C. Correct {crown} / Z British military inspection marks on inside neck of hammer, rear sight and buttplate tang, correct pattern Palmer clamping barrel bands for an 1861 production L.A.C. P1853, with the upper and middle both marked L.A.C. Stock stamped with London Armory roundel on obverse with 1862 date. Retains correct pattern rear sight, front sight/bayonet lug, both correct oval pattern sling swivels. Original ramrod and a snap cap. Condition: Fine. Retains some streaky thin blue on the barrel, which has mostly turned plum. Metal mostly smooth with some scattered surface oxidation, freckling, minor roughness and a thumb sized patch of light pitting between the middle and upper barrel bands. Markings remain clear and crisp throughout. Lock with much of the mottled case hardening, and mechanically excellent. Fine bore with some dirt near the muzzle. Stock fine, with sharp edges, crisp checkering, some minor handling marks, dings and mars and some added finish in the wood.
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