Day 2: Civil War & Militaria

Sat, Apr 26, 2025 09:00AM EDT

2025-04-26 09:00:00 2025-04-26 09:00:00 America/New_York Fleischer's Auctions Fleischer's Auctions : Day 2: Civil War & Militaria https://bid.fleischersauctions.com/auctions/fleischers-auctions/day-2-civil-war-militaria-18141 Fleischer's Auctions is pleased to present Day 2 of our 2025 Spring Premier Auction featuring early American artifacts and militaria from the Revolutionary War to World War 2, especially fine items from the American Civil War. Fleischer's Auctions info@fleischersauctions.com

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Lot 455

[MILITARIA] 1861 Tower Rifle

Estimate: $750 - $1,500

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$250

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Tower percussion rifle. Lockplate stamped with "1861 / TOWER" and British crown to the rear of the hammer. Barrel 26 1/4 in. Overall 42 1/2 in.

With no other British military marks, typical of guns intended for export. The upper left of the breech is marked with the usual post-1813 Birmingham commercial Provisional View, Definitive View and Proof marks, with a pair of 25 gauge marks in between the other proofs, indicating the gun is .577 caliber.

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[Civil War, Union, Confederate] [Guns, Firearms, Revolvers, Rifles, Longarms, Handguns, Arms & Armor]

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Day 2: Civil War & Militaria

[MILITARIA] 1861 Tower Rifle

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