A .451 (WHITWORTH) PERCUSSION MILITARY RIFLE SIGNED ENFIELD, no visible serial number, dated for

A .451 (WHITWORTH) PERCUSSION MILITARY RIFLE SIGNED ENFIELD, no visible serial number, dated for 1863, with reblued 33in. barrel marked 'WHITWORTH PATENT' at breech, block and blade fore-sight, base for a ladder rear-sight, the ladder replaced with an unfinished reproduction adjustable match sight (possibly a Rex Holbrook), plain lock with traces of colour and signed 'ENFIELD' under the date and with 'V.R.' crown device at tail, walnut full-stock, iron furniture including three barrel-bands, the front with bayonet lug and jag-tipped ramrod.