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BRITISH Pattern 1853 ENFIELD Infantry Rifle-Musket .577 Caliber WD Antique War Department Marked, 1856 Dated, Unit Marked
Guns International #: 101847563 Seller's Inventory #: 217070
Category: Enfield Rifles - Military Rifles - Non-US
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Description:
BRITISH Pattern 1853 ENFIELD Infantry Rifle-Musket .577 Caliber WD Antique
War Department Marked, 1856 Dated, Unit Marked
Here we present an antique British Issued Tower Marked Pattern 1853 Enfield Three Band Percussion Rifle-Musket, made in 1856 in England. The P53 was the British Military Ordnance Board’s choice for adoption as the primary long arm in 1853. It was considered the apex European military gun of that time, introduced by the British War Department after several studies to improve the calibers and the dimensions of the previous models. However, it kept the same general appearance of the earlier pattern 1851. The overwhelming majority of P53 Enfield Rifles were made by commercial gun makers in Birmingham and London under contract. This gun features steel barrel bands, and the ramrod tip is shaped with the characteristic jag slot.
These were used in the Crimean War from 1854 to 1856, the Sepoy Mutiny from 1857 to 1858, the New Zealand Land Wars that ended in 1872, and many various other conflicts, especially in colonies in British Imperial possession in the 1850s, 60s and 70s.
This rifle is rife with markings. “H. SIMS” is stamped on the left stock flat. The underside of the stock behind the trigger guard is marked with crown acceptance marks and further back “W.L. SARGANT”. The right side of the stock is marked in larger letters “WD” with a broad arrow for the War Department. Underneath is “CC/48/7 Co”.
The overall condition is fine. Strong and tight action. Good bore with strong rifling. The stock is sturdy with less than average wear. “TOWER/1856” is engraved on the lock. Good leather sling. The bayonet is English proofed and remains in good shape. A superior example of a British issued Pattern 1853 rifled musket!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 39 inches.
Caliber: .577 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2965
#217070
SOLD
Antique: Yes