Enfield Pattern, Regimentally Marked to V GC 1, 1859 dated, Tower, 2 Band .577 Calibre Percussion Rifle. Sn - 21676 Enfield Pattern, Regimentally Marked to V GC 1, 1859 dated, Tower, 2 Band .577 Calibre Percussion Rifle. Sn - 21676 Muzzleloader .577 Rifles

This is an Enfield Pattern, 1859 dated, Tower, 2 Band percussion rifle. The lock plate carries a double line border and is stamped with the queens crown over VR (Victoria Regina) TOWER 1859 (date) together with a military acceptance stamp. The rifle is complete with its original brass butt plate with the extended tang, fore end block and trigger guard. The rifle is complete with its original brass butt plate with the extended tang, fore end block and trigger guard. the tang is engraved with V GC 1 over 355 which relates to a 1st Volunteer Guards Company, weapon number 355. The barrel has clean 3 groove rifling with various military acceptance marks and is retained by Palmer barrel bands. The rifle is complete with its 900 yard range ladder rear sight, block and blade fore sight, sling swivels, barrel bands and cleaning rod. The woodwork is in excellent condition and the right hand side of the butt is faintly stamped with a crowfoot over WD over 1. The cocking and firing actions are crisp. The rifle measures 48 ½ ” in length with a 32 ½ ” barrel. The price includes UK delivery. NB This is an antique obsolete calibre rifle and no licence is required to own it in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21676