^Lot 3015 FINE 1862 DATED "LAC" ENFIELD RIFLE MUSKET.

Cal. .577. NSN. Standard configuration of British Army proofed Pattern 1853 rifle musket with 39" barrel, London military proofs at breech. This is a very nice example of "London Armory Company" contract with "VR/crown" cypher and broad arrow proofed lock. LAC provided many arms for the Confederacy for the Civil War though this gun was British army proofed. Stock has maker's cartouche dated "1863". This well-made gun has brass buttplate, trigger guard & nosecap, iron clamping bands, adjustable long range rear sight. CONDITION: very good overall, good crisp markings. Iron has smooth mottled gray patina, stock is sound and well fit what's scattered storage dings and dents. Complete, matching and original with exception of ramrod which is scarce original 32" rod for a rifle. Mechanically fine, crisp dirty rifled bore. (01-24047/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.