A 14-Bore Percussion Brunswick Second Model Service Rifle, Dated 1843. With browned sighted barrel with bayonet mount on the right side towards the muzzle and rifled for a belted ball, back-sight with folding leaf, plain tang, dated border engraved flat lock with 'VR' crowned over 'Tower', figured full stock stamped with supplier's name ‘PATTERSON’ (possibly?) on the side-flat, the butt with Board of Ordnance ownership mark in front of the patch-box, and with small inspector's marks, regulation brass mounts including hinged rectangular patch-box cover, brass ramrod-pipes and fore-end cap, sling loop, and original steel ramrod, complete with its brass-hilted sword bayonet, with leaf-shaped blade with central fuller on each side and stamped 'Enfield 1846' on one side at the forte beneath 'VR' crowned, and ribbed grip numbered ‘9’/58 on the pommel and incorporating a spring button-catch, Ordnance view and proof marks.
Notes:
In very crisp condition, all stamps are clear, retaining much original colour to the barrel and varnish on the brass work. A fine example.
Dimensions:
Bore: 14 Bore
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