GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN BARNETT MODEL 1853 ENFIELD RIFLED MUSKET. ENFIELD 1853 NSN 577 Cal. 577. This is a very nice, most likely early Confederate purchased from England according to the definitive text The English Connection, Pritchard & Huey, 2014. This musket conforms to other known Confederate marked specimens with a crisp Sinclair, Hamilton & Company mark crown over "S / HC" over arrow. Just forward of buttplate tang on buttstock comb. The inspector cartouche "I.C" is found opposite lock (Isaac Curtis). Barnett's are never dated, but as noted are thought to be 1861-1862. Lock is marked forward of hammer "BARNETT / LONDON" and at rear crown over tower. Internally, lock is stamped "BARNETT" with pair of initials "GB" which are also found stamped on stock rear of Issac Curtis cartouche. Standard configuration with 39" London proofed bbl, 3 bbl bands, brass mounts, long range rear sight and retains chained nipple protector. PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Appears complete and orig with excellent markings. Stock is sound and solid with section professionally cut away on left side of buttstock to act as a cheek rest. Functionally sound with clear smooth bore with no discernible rifling which mics .580. 52438-38 JS (2,000-3,000)