BRITISCH PERCUSSION KARABINER BÜCHSE, , ENFIELD, M1853, 1861, 800 YARDS
Origin: Great Britain.
A rare British Enfield percussion carbine with cleaning rod, adjustable visor to 800 yards, on the underside of the visor stamped 48. Lock marked 1861 ENFIELD / 2 arrows pointing down. On the left side of the plate letters V.R under the crown for VICTORIA REGINA (Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 to 1901) Next marks on the barell: arrow down, 31 (?) and next arrow under TP (?). Symbol with the arrow is called Broad Arrow, there are many variations. It denotes acceptance or issue as a military rifle into a specific country. Wooden stock with brass back and long arm guard. Three rings, one with ring for a belt. Brass fittings, original leather belt.
Total length - 140 cm, barrel - 99 cm.
Condition report: good condition, small rust on steel parts, dents and scratches on wood. Lock in the working order.