Vermont Flea Market Find; 1862 M53 Enfield

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The metal is clean under the woodline and has the same patina.

Rifle is in the gun shop having the reproduction rear sight micro-welded on. They'll check the cone as well. It is seated correctly and fully inserted.

Hammer falls naturally to its current placement. It seems like a little material has been lost from the top part of the bolster.

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