Description Spanish Model 1857 “Two Band” Contract rifle measuring in at .5 in at he bore with a single round capacity and a 33″ barrel. Spanish copy of a 1853 British Enfield rifle. Blued barrel, barrel bands and single trigger. Unfinished lock, hammer, trigger guard, and butt plate. Smooth wood stock. Adjustable rear flip up and fixed front blade iron sights. Front and rear sling swivels. Under muzzle located removable cleaning/ramrod. The lock is marked with a crown with “AR O” and “1862”. Inside of the lock marked: A 66 M 2. The barrel is also marked with a crown “AR T” and “1862. “C” marked front band and “D” marked rear band. Inside of butt plate marked with matching serial number 605 to barrel and lock. The rear sight is marked with a crown “AR O”. Black Powder Antique and ships to Most buyers home. Serial Number N 605 places this gun outside of the known Confederate Kentucky Orphan Brigade Rifles, and under the 3000 range later suspected to be received by the Confederacy. Bore measures at .505 and does not match any known Confederate examples, however, It is possible that this was one of the guns sold as Surplus after the Civil War, from either US Inventory, or as a captured southern rifle. It is also possible that this could be one of the Havana Cuba Blockage guns. Condition: Antique, Very Good/Excellent with light finish wear/loss, scratches, touches of rust and handling wear. Appears unfired as the nipple is clean. Clean rifled bore. Barrel Length: 33″ Serial: N 605 Manufacturer: Spain Year: 1862 Caliber: 13mm Model: 1857