Lot #571 - Rare British 1851 Patt Tower Minie Rifle
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Auction House:Australian Arms Auctions
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Sale Name:May 2012 Arms Auction
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Sale Date:05 May 2012 ~ 6pm
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Lot #:571
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Lot Description:Rare British 1851 Patt Tower Minie Rifle
702 Cal; 39" rifled barrel; f. bore; std front & rear sights for this model; fitted with a Lovell's bayonet catch; lock plate marked ROYAL CYPHER over VR, TOWER & dated 1852; g. profiles & markings with lock markings showing sml amount of wear; soft mellow patina to brass regulation furniture; vg orig stock with minor bruising; all complete with swivels, rod, snap cap & chain & cleaning rod; gwo & cond. An item not very often offered for sale; very scarce. -
Estimate:A$4,500 - 5,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.