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283 A .750 CALIBRE INDIA PATTERN FLINTLOCK MUSKET, EARLY 19TH CENTURY of regulation type, the barrel struck with Tower proof and Ordnance marks (tang bent), engraved lock with ‘GR’ crowned and ‘Tower, regulation full stock struck with ordnance and inspection marks, and brass mounts including butt cap stamped ‘2/7’ (ramrod missing, worn throughout, losses) 100cm; 39 3/8in barrel £800-1000
285 A .577 CALIBRE THREE BAND PERCUSSION ENFIELD RIFLE, NO. 5041, DATED 1868 of regulation specifications, the barrel (now smooth) stamped with Ordnance markings and serial number, dated lock with ‘VR’ crowned and ‘Enfield’, full stock, regulation brass mounts (worn), and steel ramrod 84cm; 33in barrel The vendor acquired this gun in Afghanistan in 2002, proof of purchase and an extensive file of notes accompanies this lot. £200-300
284 A .700 CALIBRE COMPOSITE FRENCH FLINTLOCK REGULATION MUSKET, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY with sighted barrel stamped 1814 (worn) at the breech and retained by two brass and one steel band, rounded lock with St Etienne Imperial Arsenal inscription, full stock (worm damage, cracks), regulation mounts and steel ramrod, with its bayonet 103cm; 40 1/2in barrel £300-500
286 A .577 CALIBRE TWO BAND PERCUSSION ENFIELD RIFLE, DATED 1870 of regulation specifications, the barrel (now smooth) stamped with Ordnance markings and a native cartouche, including the date ‘1330 and ‘Ensha’, dated lock with ‘VR’ crowned and ‘Enfield’, full stock, regulation brass mounts, and steel ramrod 84cm; 33in barrel The vendor acquired this gun in Afghanistan in 2002, proof of purchase and an extensive file of notes accompanies this lot. £200-300 133