GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
EXCEPTIONAL CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN "JS ANCHOR" ENFIELD SADDLE RING CARBINE.BARNETTM 1853 CARBINENSN577Cal. .577. 21" bbl. Lock exhibits standard London proofs. Lock marked with a crown over "TOWER" rear of hammer. Forward of hammer marked "BARNETT/LONDON". This gun is one of a handful of really minty survivors most likely captured from blockade runner and similar to one described as captured off Cuba in 1861 as mentioned in the definitive text The English Connection by Pritchard and Huey. This text speculates that as many as 10,000 pattern 1856 cavalry carbines were imported but rarely are they found without extremely hard use. If you want the finest example known of a JS/anchor surcharged Confederate Enfield carbine, this is your opportunity. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Bbl retains 90% plumb/blue finish. Bore is excellent and shiny. Other metal surfaces smooth with traces of finish. Brass nose cap, trigger guard and buttplate uncleaned and matching patinas. Retains original chained nipple protector and an added brass and wood tompion. Stock is sound with crisp "JS/anchor" and areas of raised grain. 52043-1 JS (7,000-9,000)