^Lot 4039 SINCLAIR HAMILTON 1862 DATED BLOCKADE RUN

CONFEDERATE ENFIELD RIFLE MUSKET. Cal. 577. NSN. This is a nice example of a very scarce Sinclair Hamilton and Company proofed 1862 dated pattern 1853 Enfield rifle musket, the work horse long arm of the Confederate infantry. 39" barrel with not normally seen London 25-gauge proof marks and "JP" inspection, long range ladder sight. Sinclair Hamilton mark forward of buttplate tang: crown over "SH / C1", "TAYLOR & NEWMAN" stamped in belly of butt stock. Opposite lock is stamped "G. CARR", and oval cartouche with indiscernible initials. This is a fine survivor that survived with superior condition. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of pertinent pages from the "THE ENGLISH CONNECTION" by Russ Pritchard & Corky Huey, detailing this rarely offered longarm. CONDITION: very good overall, complete and original, 20-30% original blue on barrel with light pitting around bolster, balance of metal has smooth iron patina, toned brass patina. Stock is sound, several burl defects that would never be found on US or British military arm. Sinclair Hamilton mark is excellent, inspector's marks opposite lock are weak, contractor's mark in belly is very good. Mechanically fine, dark dirty rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John "Jack" Dhooghe. (01-28235/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-4,000.