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Parker-Hale Pattern 1858 Enfield Two-Band Percussion Rifle

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Parker-Hale Pattern 1858 Enfield Two-Band Percussion Rifle
serial #3241, .577 cal., 33'' barrel with a bright fine bore showing a touch of light oxidation near the muzzle and strong rifling. The barrel and bands of this attractive rifle retain about 95% original blue with a small spot of wear behind the front sight and some thin streaks of wear ahead of the upper barrel band toning to a gray patina, some fine scratches on the bolster, and some light handling marks on the bands. The brass fittings are toning to a bright goldenrod patina, and the lockplate and hammer retain about 90% of their vivid case-hardened colors with some muting to smoky-gray patina on the hammer spur. The ''(Crown) / P-H'' and ''1858 / ENFIELD'' are crisp. The walnut stock rates excellent as lightly cleaned with a coat of added finish and a pair of holes added behind the upper tang for a now missing sight. The Parker-Hale roundel on the right side of the buttstock is slightly softened but fully legible and the sides of the buttstock shows some rather attractive grain figure. A cleanout screw has been added to the nipple bolster. The included homemade wooden case with a cherry finish and brass handle, clasps and hinges, has a black cloth covered heavily foam-padded interior which fits the rifle perfectly. It has two nylon Velcro straps to secure the wrist of the stock and an unpadded 8 3/4'' x 2 1/2'' accessory compartment. The case remains in overall very good plus condition showing some minor scuffs and handling marks. (11739-29) {ANTIQUE} (700/900)