Description

Lock marked Crown over VR and Enfield. Barrel is 29 ½ inches, overall length 45 ½ inches without front or rear sights and no sign of sights having been mounted. No lug for mounting bayonet. Stock nosecap has cutout for Lovell catch so likely re-used from Pattern 1839 percussion musket. Barrel is pinned to stock with round pins. Two ramrod pipes and iron ramrod. Smooth bore is .75 inch and shows light corrosion.  Stock cartouche is Enfield, faint and finished over. Stock proofs and viewer marking on left side of stock ahead of grip. Faint proof on barrel. Looks like a P1839 percussion musket shortened for Sergeant’s use. Trigger guard has 9 digit number etched using electric pencil as shown in photo. Antique, no license required to purchase or own.