Confederacy P53?

[Steveoko922]

Don't take less than $1500 if the odds are in your favor over $2000

I've seen 3 other rifles in similar condition but with non existent bores on Well established antique rifle website for more than 2,000. this particular rifle has a good bore (pics attached). Haven't had any luck on the usual muzzloader forums selling however, there are several original rifles for sale there at bargain prices that haven't garnered any interest. Sadly the Rifle needs to go as I have a fence to build to prevent my kids from straying in the road.

 

[Steveoko922]

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[Jeff in Ohio]

There's lots more to this that doesn't show in your posted photos that would make a difference in value. That modern flat head screw in the guard is a distraction you might want to replace

 

[Steveoko922]

I'd have to see a contemporary comparison for the screws. Bot screws in the trigger gaurd are brass with wide wood threads

 

[Jeff in Ohio]

I'd have to see a contemporary comparison for the screws. Bot screws in the trigger guard are brass with wide wood threads

The original screws are iron, not brass, and once in place, the heads were polished down even with the guard - the two screws in the butt plate should be the same way. These screws were hand made and hand fitted, and they don't really interchange well except by accident.

I guess I mentioned this only to suggest these will make a difference to a serious buyer. For me, each of the four screws, if original, and unturned, adds $60 or more EACH to the value of a Birmingham Model 1853 compared to flat topped brass screws (from a door hinge, I would think).

I guess it's like judging beauty of a person - a favorite historical character is Sir Harry Paget Flashman (brigadier-general, V.C. [Victoria Cross], K.C.B. [Knight Commander of the Bath], K.C.I.E. [Knight Commander, Order of the Indian Empire]: Chevalier, Legion of Honour; Order of Maria Theresa, Austria; Order of the Elephant, Denmark (temporary); U.S. Medal of Honor; San Serafino Order of Purity and Truth, 4th class), and when judging what he calls a ladies' "upper works" which have been artificially augmented, one judge might think this an improvement and rate higher, but another might rate a change for original condition lower!

I really like the Flashman series of books. He is the only character who uses this phrase "upper works" to describe a lady's form.

 

[Steveoko922]

Don't take less than $1500 if the odds are in your favor over $2000

Where could I list this rifle?

 

[bayonet]

Try here, another Dealer (many on the internet), take it to a show mainly dealing with antique weapon sales, Auction house but they will take 20% or more but ask them to put a starting price on it so on a lousy slow day it won't go for less than a thousand. Many options.