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1856 CIVIL WAR Era Antique “TOWER” Marked ENFIELD Pattern 1853 Rifle-Musket Civil War-Era Rifle-Musket Dated “1856” w/SLING Guns International #: 102140039 Seller's Inventory #: 226511 Category: Civil War Rifles - Enfield Rifles Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com 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 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1443 Total Number of Listings: 29893 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: 1856 CIVIL WAR Era Antique “TOWER” Marked ENFIELD Pattern 1853 Rifle-Musket Civil War-Era Rifle-Musket Dated “1856” w/SLING Here we present an antique British Tower Marked Civil War Era Pattern 1853 Enfield Percussion Rifle-Musket, made in Birmingham, England in 1856. The P-1853 was Britain’s adopted rifle from 1853 until the Snider system was adopted to transform arms into breech-loaders. In addition to its use around the world with the British military, this was one of the most popular arms for the infantry during the American Civil War. Of all the British arms, the Pattern 1853 is perhaps the best known and regarded weapon that replaced all earlier infantry models in the British Army. The Enfield 1853 rifle-musket was used by both the North and the South in the American Civil War and was the second most widely used infantry weapon in the war, surpassed only by the Springfield Model 1861 Rifled Musket. The Confederates imported more Enfields during the course of the war than any other small arm, buying from private contractors and gun runners. It has been estimated that over 900,000 P53 Enfields were imported into America and saw service in every major engagement of the war. The overall condition is good. Strong action. Good bore. This example has a solid stock with an average amount of wear. “1858/Tower” marked lock. Legible markings. The canvas sling is in good shape. British proof marks litter the barrel. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 39 inches. Caliber: .60 Percussion Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1800 #226511   SOLD Antique: Yes