Mid 19th Century Enfield Type Percussion Carbine.

Almost Identical to the 1853 Carbine used at the end of the Crimean war by British artillery and cavalry. This interesting Carbine has the standard shape stock with a Tower type percussion lock marked with Queen Victoria’s crown and other markings I cant quite make out. It has a 23 inch barrel, with ram rod underneath and it looks like the original sight has been removed an a fixed sight put on. It has two bands. One of iron and the other of brass, the bras band probably a replacement and also two fixed strap loops and a brass trigger guard, all in keeping with the 1853 pattern.
This type of carbine was produced from 1853 to 1861 and in use for a lot longer, so bits were added and repaired while in service.
This piece is in good order but with a little attention it could be made into a lovely example. The metal could be given a clean up and under the lock there is a crack in the stock. Where the barrel sits into the stock, it looks like the barrel is pitted. Water has got under the barrel at some point. Also it dry fires but the lock only with engage in half cock, but the spring is nice and tight and gives a very sharp snap when fired. So and interesting Carbine that needs a little TLC to make it a very good example. Total measurement 38 inches long.
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