British Pattern 1858 Enfield Navy Rifle (AL5223)

British Pattern 1858 Enfield Navy Rifle. Overall length is 49”. The 33” round .577 caliber barrel with an excellent rifled bore. The barrel has approximately 95% blue. It has four inspection/proof marks along with the 25 bore (.577) mark. The lock and hammer are bluish with traces of color. The lock has a crown at the tail and “1862/Tower” at the center. The brass trigger guard and butt plate are fine. The stock, which has been altered to “fit” this rifle, is very good with no cracks or chips. The bayonet lug is numbered “32”. The action functions correctly. Many of these percussion Enfield rifles were used by both sides during the Civil War. It would be well worth it to find the correct stock, and it is priced so you can find it!