"ENFIELD SEA SERVICE MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. Approx. 75. 30" smooth bore bbl with numerous British proofs, including bbl condemnation marks of nose-to-nose broad arrows. Bbl is broad arrow proofed and dated "1854 / Enfield". This gun, obsolete in England by the time of the Civil War, is one of the first British Blockade run guns that saw Confederate service. Attached to this gun was old tag which reads, "This rifle was taken from Fort Jackson, La. a few days after its surrender with the permission of Commander D. D. Porter by Robert T. Edes , Asst. Surg. U.S.N. of the Second Division of the Mortar Flotilla; / Lieut. Comd'r R. R. Breese". This is a rare relic of one of the early battles of the war in the pursuit of New Orleans. This gun appears in near "attic" condition, orig and complete in every regard. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Pattern sea service musket. Lockplate marked forward of hammer, “1854 / Enfield” and at tail, crown / “VR”. With the musket is an old paper label reading “This rifle was taken from Fort Jackson, La a few days after its surrender with the permission of Commander D. D. Porter. Robert T. Edes Ass. Surg. USN of the Second Division of the Mortar Flotilla Lieut Comdr RR Reese”.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are brown with scattered staining and pitting. Bore is smooth and pitted. Brass mounts are smooth and cleaned. Stock is sound with clear markings, several small chips, cracks, and scattered stains. Front sling swivel is correct type and style; however, it may be replaced. 4-31319 JS137 (3,000-5,000)"
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