ENDED 1863 BSA "Anchor over S"

[hrobalabama]

I posted this P-53 in the for sale forum and never got anyone to show interest.
It has 80% barrel blue and all the makers marks: J.T. (Joseph Turner), S&S,(Swinburn)
Faulkner. About 8 years back, Tim Prince of College Hill Arsenal appraised it for $5,000.
The former owner was from Williamsburg, VA, and shot this for many years at the NSSA. I bought it from his widow, At that time, no information was available about the anchor over S stamp.

Update: MAKE ME AN OFFER!

 

[Lanyard Puller]

The market for these has weakened quite a lot to around 2.5 to 3.5K and a bit more in Fine+, for the "anchor/S" and "SH/Gx" P53s. The CS numbered Enfields are still strong, with rifles being far more valuable than the P53s.

 

[ConfederateCanuck]

Happy New Year.

Still for sale? What's the condition of the bore/rifling? Any problems with the gun or non-original parts?

 

[hrobalabama]

Happy New Year.

Still for sale? What's the condition of the bore/rifling? Any problems with the gun or non-original parts?

It has a strong bore, it is all original It is the best Enfield and Civil War gun that I have owned

 

[hrobalabama]

Happy New Year.

Still for sale? What's the condition of the bore/rifling? Any problems with the gun or non-original parts?

Mine is in much better condition than the one on "Arizona Sword." The ramrod is original with the gun. If you use a magnifying glass, there is a small "s" in the knurling on the tip of the rammer - Swinburn & Sons.

 

[captaindrew]

It's a beautiful piece. Don't have the $$$ right now but I might be tempted in a few months if it's still available.

 

[hrobalabama]

I have collected old guns for over 75 years and this is the best CW musket I have owned.

 

[hrobalabama]

It has a strong bore, it is all original It is the best Enfield and Civil War gun that I have owned

I cannot find a light small enough to put into the bore. The bore is not rusted or corroded and the rifling is strong. I have fired this piece several times with 40, 60 and 100 grains of BP. (that 100 really kicked) - I properly cleaned after each firing. The former owner fired in NASSA events and they cleaned the guns after each event. I stand behind the photos and my statement of condition. If someone buys this and is not satisfied, I will refund the purchase price