Lot Essay
This rifle was used by a Tasmanian Volunteer unit known as the City Guards
3RD MODEL
Details
A .577 THREE BAND PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD PERCUSSION RIFLE
3rd Model
With 99 cm. (39 in.) three groove barrel, rear sight incomplete, the lock marked 'VR' crowned, '1858 Tower' regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod, one sling swivel missing, incorrect barrel bands, butt plate marked 'CG 10', Ordnance marks
140 cm. (55 in.)
3rd Model
With 99 cm. (39 in.) three groove barrel, rear sight incomplete, the lock marked 'VR' crowned, '1858 Tower' regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod, one sling swivel missing, incorrect barrel bands, butt plate marked 'CG 10', 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.