#2169A • Rare Brown-Merrill P1853 Bolt Action Conversion Rifle

Part of Firearms, Swords and Bayonets | October 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM (timed auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $275.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 27, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

.581" bore, 35" bbl, NSN. (circa 1869-1873) Antique. Cleaned to gray/silver, fair bore, original British P53 sights, barrel held via 3 original steel clamp-style bands, brass forearm nose cap, trigger guard, and butt plate, bolt-action conversion with external hammer, original P53 woodstock shows average handling with a repaired break at the wrist, with original (time of alteration) added wood bolsters on both sides of the receiver area to strengthen the stock from additional machining to allow room for the bolt-action breech, 14" LOP, 7lb trigger pull. Good condition.