.577 caliber, 32 in. barrel, left side of barrel with two "crossed sword" stamps, two "25" stamps, and a "crown over shield" stamp, lock plate with "1862 / Tower" stamp, "crown" stamp behind cock, two side screws, brass trigger guard and butt plate, walnut stock, wooden ramrod, 47 in.; percussion rifle of unknown make, octagonal to round 36-1/2 in. barrel, half stock, steel components, decorative metal element tacked to butt stock, 52 in.
Provenance: Private Collection
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Tower musket with cut down barrel, missing front sight, patina to exterior of barrel, oxidation to interior of barrel, oxidation to other metal components, handling wear to stock with some dings and abrasions, 1 in. chip to stock at butt plate, cock and trigger appear to function appropriately, unknown rifle with heavy wear and oxidation to barrel, heavy wear to stock, very loose fit of components, alterations, action doesn't function
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