Sepoy Mutiny of 1858-59 Era**1859 Dated British WD Enfield Tower 1858 Pattern British Army In India Native Mounted Troops Smoothbore Percussion Carbine With Saddle bar & Ring, Chained Nipple Protector & Captive Iron Ram Rod. Sn 23521 percussion carbine Muzzleloader .65 Cal Muzzleloader Rifle

**Sepoy Mutiny of 1858-59 Era**1859 Dated British WD Enfield Tower 1858 Pattern British Army In India Native Mounted Troops Smoothbore Percussion Carbine With Saddle bar & Ring, Chained Nipple Protector & Captive Iron Ram Rod. Sn 23521 - 23521

This is nice 1859 dated Enfield Tower Pattern 1858 British Army In India Native Mounted Troops percussion carbine. This was the first pattern smoothbore British Army In India carbine produced after the Indian Mutiny. After the Indian mutiny, Indian soldiers and armed personal were only given smoothbore not rifled weapons. These smoothbore carbines were made for the Indian government, this version was for issue to the Native Indian Mounted troops and were used during the Indian / Sepoy Mutiny of 1858-59. The carbine has a barrel length of 21 inches with an overall length of 36 ¾ inches. The double lined lockplate is stamped TOWER with the Queens crown over VR 1859 (date) and other acceptance stamps. The barrel is retained by 2 barrel bands and has a nice smooth finish. The carbine is fitted with a wide ‘U’ notch rear sight, an Enfield type blade foresight, sling swivels and a captive swivelling ramrod. The barrel has a brass chained nipple protector, captive iron ram rod and has British proof marks. The .650 Calibre smooth bore has staining and residue consistent with age and service. The carbine has a walnut stock with the normal bumps and bruises due to service life and is stamped on the right hand side with a British WD roundel and another indistinct roundel. The carbine has brass furniture & steel saddle bar with saddle ring. The carbine’s cocking & firing actions work crisply (see RB 49 on page 9, Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles, published by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office). The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre rifle no licence is required to own this rifle in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 23521

£975.00