February 17-19, 2020 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/17/2020
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Caleb Huse contracted on behalf of the Confederacy with the London Armory to purchase all arms made there. No Confederate collection is complete without an example of a London Armory made Enfield. This gun is dated 1862 over "L.A.Co." on the lock with the royal cipher and "V.R" at the rear. Proper small "LAC" mark on the rear sight and barrel. Correct London commercial proofed barrel. Rounded brass lock screw escutcheons in left side of stock. This gun is devoid of Confederate inspectors marks, however, someone had added "CSA" to the top of the buttplate, most likely a 20th century stamping. Accompanied by a standard US .58 caliber Model 1855 socket bayonet which does not fit the gun. CONDITION: All metal surfaces have been cleaned with areas of light pitting. Markings are clear. Fine mechanical function with a crisp action. Wood has some dings and handling marks, appears to have been very lightly cleaned at some point. Bore has strong rifling. Bayonet retains a pleasing patina with some light surface rust. GR
Manufacturer
London Armory