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Enfield Model 1852 Officer's Carbine, by H. Egg

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Enfield Model 1852 Officer's Carbine, by H. Egg
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Enfield Model 1852 Officer's Carbine, by Henry Egg, London, #18, .577 cal., 30.5'' barrel, blue finish, top of breech hand engraved ''No. 18/Newark's Converted Enfield''; lockplate marked ''H. Egg/London''; iron triggerguard and buttplate, with standard sights, ramrod and leather sling. Condition is very good to near fine with light even patination as mild pitting and moderate toning. Stock may have been sanded at one point, but only lightly; light scuffs, scratches and oil darkening are present. Breechblock was mfg'd without locking latch and opens on the half-cock. Action is good, bore is fine to excellent. Est.: $2,000-$3,000. (Antique)