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Pattern 1853 Enfield Musket - Tang Repair
Hi All,
I have taken in an old 1861 dated Pattern 1853 Enfield (Tower) Musket. Looks to be all original, and I have posed pictures of some markings under the barrel and lock. The musket is well used and pitted, so there are no barrel marking still visible. I welcome any information on its make, etc.
It has what appears to be a real old inlaid brass tang repair (on top of the tang) ending in a botched screw head holding the trigger guard. I cannot make out whether there is a screw passing through the tang, and the relationship between the diamond atop the tang and the trigger guard screw below; if there is any relationship. Any thoughts?
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UPDATE: P53 Enfield Musket - Tang Repair
Hey All,
I did not catch the replies to this post. Very sorry; will go back and thank!
@Peter
I am not sure what is up. I posted a picture of the backside of the lock plate, but the link below also has many more pictures.
All,
I am befuddled about the stock. It looks old, but I noted it does not have the step usually found at the lock side of the rearmost barrel band; instead, it is sloped. I don't think it was sanded; it looks to be cut that way. Also, there are no barrel band springs. Only mark I can find is under the rear trigger guard, which is marked "CD".
Again, the lock is a Tower dated 1861. The barrel and lock have matching numbers as do the trigger guard and trigger. I have seen reference to "GP" as a mark for Portugal, but it does not have these marks under the crown.
I am trying to decide whether the gun is worth repairing, and all advice would be appreciated.
Musket - Google Drive