J. Niell of Belfast percussion volunteer two band .451 Enfield...
J. Niell of Belfast percussion volunteer two band .451 Enfield rifle, 32inch barrel with Alexander Henry patent rifling bearing stamp to the knox form, fitted with bayonet lug and folding ladder sight, and Parker Hale tunnel front sight, double border line engraved lock with maker name, steel furniture fitted to the broadly chequered stock, tang mounted peep sight. Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification will be required if the lot is to be posted out. Dimensions: 123cm longCondition Report The gun shows all the signs of recent use being held recently on a FAC and fired. The bore is very good condition with a crisp rifling pattern and only a few tiny and very minor pit marks. The crown is in good order although the barrel has probably been reduced in length to remove a damaged or worn out crown or muzzle. The barrel has some pitting to the exterior, mainly around the nipple area. The nipple is a modern replacement. The false breech and barrel have been refinished. The lock works correctly with a good spring, the trigger is has been worked on and it much lighter to use than a standard Enfield pattern rifle trigger would be. The ramrod is a modern replacement. There is some pitting and corrosion to the trigger guard, butt plate and sling swivels. The stock shows scars of another sight being fitted behind the tang, there is a spliced-in patch to the comb, and a section of wood removed just ahead of the nipple housing. There are some streaks to the stock finish from cleaning fluid that has leaked down the gun. Please register to request a condition report
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J. Niell of Belfast percussion volunteer two band .451 Enfield rifle, 32inch barrel with Alexander Henry patent rifling bearing stamp to the knox form, fitted with bayonet lug and folding ladder sight, and Parker Hale tunnel front sight, double border line engraved lock with maker name, steel furniture fitted to the broadly chequered stock, tang mounted peep sight. Section 58 (2) Antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18, age verification will be required if the lot is to be posted out. Dimensions: 123cm longCondition Report The gun shows all the signs of recent use being held recently on a FAC and fired. The bore is very good condition with a crisp rifling pattern and only a few tiny and very minor pit marks. The crown is in good order although the barrel has probably been reduced in length to remove a damaged or worn out crown or muzzle. The barrel has some pitting to the exterior, mainly around the nipple area. The nipple is a modern replacement. The false breech and barrel have been refinished. The lock works correctly with a good spring, the trigger is has been worked on and it much lighter to use than a standard Enfield pattern rifle trigger would be. The ramrod is a modern replacement. There is some pitting and corrosion to the trigger guard, butt plate and sling swivels. The stock shows scars of another sight being fitted behind the tang, there is a spliced-in patch to the comb, and a section of wood removed just ahead of the nipple housing. There are some streaks to the stock finish from cleaning fluid that has leaked down the gun. Please register to request a condition report
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