gun appraisal

after some extensive research by myself and my father in law, we have found out...almost to a t......about one of the few guns i got from my dad's estate. it is a musket.....1852 tower enfield confederate....more than likely 75 caliber, and as it seems...pretty damn rare. anyone know of any online places to get gun appraisals, or do any of you know any about old guns such as this? it'd be interesting to find out more about it.

 

Try going to the Smith and Wesson forums. There are a lot of really intelligent gun guys. They can help you.

 

does it look like this one;
http://www.civilwarshop.com/l.htm/00-04.htm

Confederate imported English Tower Enfield rifled musket, .577 caliber, exceptionally brown example with clear maker and inspector marks in wood and metal. Complete throughout with rare Sinclair Hamilton importer mark as well as the Isaac Campbell proof cartouche. Early 1862 blockade run item!

 

try a search at gunbroker.com

 

You should try a blackpowder forum... Best of luck!

 

I found one here w/pics http://www.championhillrelics.com/FirearmsPage_1.htm

that just sold for $2695

This gun is a british import model manf in limited quantity. If it had been a USA confederate made gun it would be worth around $10,000

 

I have a 1862 Tower musket that's been in my family for generations. They are pretty common - made in Britain (since the late 1700's) and many thousands were sold in the states and around the world. There were a lot of different versions - here's an "India Pattern" for sale in the Cabela's antique gun gallery for $899
http://www.cabelas.com/gun-inventory---scarborough---antiques---1124076-tower-sca.shtml

 

the thing about mine thats interesting about it as opposed to all the other pictures i have seen of that particular enfield......it doesnt have bands that hold the barrel and stock together...it has pins.

 

The tower version came in a 2 band and a 3 band. I havent found any info on a version without bands yet. This is the 39" version and not the short 24" correct

Maybe go onto this forum and ask some questions about the no band version. Some of these collectors should have some input for you.

http://www.civilwarguns.com/board/viewtopic.php?id=1&t_id=128

Civilwarguns
The Internet website for information about the weapons and ordnance used by American Forces during the Civil War (1861-1865), and articles relating to the uniquely American sport of Skirmishing, timed competitions using original and reproduction arms of the Civil War Period.

 

the gun is at my father in laws house right now, but im thinking its even a bit longer than 30 inches...this gun is long and heavy as hell.....and 75 caliber......huge rounds.. i'll have to go over there and get some pics of it. im also gonna email the guy at antiques roadshow and see what he has to say. im not really worried about its cash value, other than insurance reasons, cause i dont plan on selling it.i just kinda wanna know/find out the history.

i also got a old double barrel 20 gauge, made by lepage a liege, and it has carving/scribing designs all over it. looks cool, so i plan on finding out about it too.

 

Good luck, I tried finding something for you. Maybe some more info or a couple pics and we can locate some more detailed info. Definately hang onto it. they aint making no more of them. I collect stuff like that also.

 

thanks for your help man. im definitely hanging onto them. i got an old colt .32 caliber revolver too, and also another old heavy gun.....41 caliber rimfire, with the adjustable sight for shooting one mile, and place for a bayonet......i'll get pics when i back over there.