Canadian Issue Pattern 1853 Rifled Musket

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  Antique 1853 (2nd Model) was a British issue and re-issued to the Canadian militia,  The butt shows the BO mark struck off as well on the barrel breach.  The butt tang shows the Canadian miltia marking L.C.  C over #72.   This musket shows the lockplate marked Crown VR and 1856 date  (one of the contract muskets).  The stock shows a better than average condition.  The lock is sound with a crisp strong action.  The base of the barrel shows numerous British proofs.  The bore shows sound rifling and typical overall corrosion.  Note : There is a slight bulge below the 3rd band that is not visable on the bore light.  A relativel scarce pre-confederation Lower Canada Enfield.  Antique