CIVIL WAR "DC-ANCHOR" MARKED LIEGE MINIE RIFLE &

& BAYONET.Cal. .577. S# 1062. These US early war imports to mostly midwestern states have brass shield with American eagle attached to top of comb rear of barrel tang, 2 iron barrel bands, "DC/anchor stamped" on lock is trademark for Liege firm of O.P. Drissen & Co, 32" barrel is Liege proofed, long range ladder rear sight, fixed blade on pedestal front sight & long lug saber bayonet adapter numbered "131". Accompanying by rare matching number "131" iron & brass handled saber bayonet marked S&K. Brass buttplate, trigger guard, and lock plate escutcheons. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Stone Mountain Relics descriptive inventory, 1990. CONDITION: very good overall, complete & original including both sling swivels, iron surfaces have dark patina, good markings, stock is sound with storage dings & dents & old varnish. Mechanics are crisp. Bore has been reamed smooth, about 59 caliber. Bayonet is matching very good condition and fits well. (01-30224/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.