Lot Essay
This rifle was used by the Launceston Volunteer Rifle Corps
2ND MODEL
Details
A .577 THREE BAND PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD PERCUSSION RIFLE
2nd Model
With 99 cm. (39 in.) three groove barrel, sighted to 900 yards, the lock marked 'VR' crowned '1855 Tower', regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod, sling swivels and leather sling, marked on left side of stock 'D LVRC 1', Ordnance marks
140 cm. (55 in.)
2nd Model
With 99 cm. (39 in.) three groove barrel, sighted to 900 yards, the lock marked 'VR' crowned '1855 Tower', regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod, sling swivels and leather sling, marked on left side of stock 'D LVRC 1', Ordnance marks
140 cm. (55 in.)
Special notice
A 10% Goods and Services tax (G.S.T) will be charged on the Buyer's Premium on all lots in this sale.