Lot Essay
This rifle was originally used by a volunteer unit in New South Wales until sold out of service and then used by the Theatre Royal, Melbourne as a stage prop.
3RD MODEL
Details
A .577 THREE BAND PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD PERCUSSION RIFLE
3rd Model
With 99 cm. (39 in.) three groove barrel, sighted to 1000 yards, the lock marked 'VR' crowned '1859 Enfield' regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod, sling swivels, butt cap marked 'A312' and trigger guard 'NSW', the stock stamped 'Theatre Royal Melbourne', Ordnance marks
140 cm. (55 in.)
3rd Model
With 99 cm. (39 in.) three groove barrel, sighted to 1000 yards, the lock marked 'VR' crowned '1859 Enfield' regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod, sling swivels, butt cap marked 'A312' and trigger guard 'NSW', the stock stamped 'Theatre Royal Melbourne', 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.