^Lot 58 2nd Pat. 1853 Enfield Rifled Musket

2nd Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifled Musket, by Tower (1857), NVSN, .577 cal., 39'' originally blued barrel, walnut stock, brass triggerguard, buttplate and forend cap; standard rear sight, lockplate marked ''1857/Tower'' and ''(crown)/VR''. Area of stock just beneath hammer with five-nail applied brass reinforcement. Chain and nipple protector are present, as is ramrod, and modern black leather sling. Condition is very good to fine. Barrel retains approx. 40% blue, mostly in protected areas, with light surface corrosion near nipple bolster. Stock with light to just moderate scuffs, but ''WD'' markings are clear. Good functioning action, and good bore. Est.: $1,000-$1,500. (Antique)