British E.M Reilly & Co. Percussion Carbine, .577
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Description
British E.M. Reilly and Company Model "Green Brother's Patent" Percussion Breech-Loading Carbine, .577 caliber, serial number 15047, visible to trigger guard tang. Top of barrel marked "E.M. Reilly & Co New Oxford Street London," lock plate marked "E.M. Reilly & Co," breech block marked "Green Bros/Patent/No 325," interior of loading chamber marked "325," left side of barrel near breech with proof marks. Chequered walnut three-quarter stock, round barrel, iron furniture with scrolling foliate engraved screws, lock plate, checkered hammer, trigger guard and tang, breech block, and escutcheons to forearm, butt plate, folding three-leaf rear sight and blade front sight. Barrel length - 24". Overall length - 40". Manufactured circa 1860's. Provenance: Private Maryville, TN collection.
Condition
Overall good condition. Action holds at half and full cock. Ramrod is not present. Heavy pitting, dings to metal, especially to barrel and butt plate. Storage dings to stocks. Later 3/4" oval patch to underside of butt stock.
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British E.M Reilly & Co. Percussion Carbine, .577
Estimate $1,000 - $1,200
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