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Lot 1168:Rare Civil War J. P. Moore Short Enfield Pattern Rifle-Musket

May 4th, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1168:Rare Civil War J. P. Moore Short Enfield Pattern Rifle-Musket

May 4th, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Fine Civil War J. P. Moore Attributed Short Enfield Pattern Percussion Rifle-Musket

One of approximately 999 procured by the U.S. government in 1862. Previously often misidentified as Confederate arms, these rifles are now widely accepted as being assembled in New York by J. P. Moore Co. with a mixture of American made and imported parts to fulfill U.S. government contracts for arms early in the Civil War. This example is the less-common of the two main variations with the shorter barrel, two barrel bands, and sword bayonet lug on the right side of the barrel. It shows the standard markings including the "eagle/M/shield" behind the hammer, "1861" in front of the hammer, and an illegible mark, probably a script "ETU", on the left of the barrel near the breech. Tagged as part of the Weller Collection in Princeton, New Jersey. This rifle is among a few that are recognized as true "American Enfields" and a welcome addition to any Civil War collection.

ConditionFine overall, showing 70% lacquer over brown finish on the barrel, traces of case color patterns on the lock, spots of mild oxidation, and attractive aged patina on the brass with the balance a mostly smooth grey-brown patina. The fine wood has minor dings and scratches scattered throughout and a couple hairline cracks. Trigger doesn't release hammer, otherwise mechanically fine.
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ManufacturerJ.P. Moore
ModelPercussion Rilfe
TypeRifle
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge58
Barrel34 1/2 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2067
Catalog page97
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