Guns International #: 102377073
Seller's Inventory #: 227953

Category - Civil War Rifles - Enfield Rifles

Category
Civil War Rifles
Enfield Rifles

CIVIL WAR Era Antique Pattern 1853 ENFIELD British Percussion Rifle-Musket Circa 1861 with SOCKET BAYONET & SCABBARD

Description:
CIVIL WAR Era Antique Pattern 1853 ENFIELD British Percussion Rifle-Musket

Circa 1861 with SOCKET BAYONET & SCABBARD

Here we present an antique Civil War-era Pattern 1853 Enfield Percussion Rifle-Musket, made circa 1861. The Pattern 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.

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. The bore is in good shape for its age with worn rifling. Sold stock with average wear, dents and dings. Both barrel bands sit loosely around the stock and barrel. A few proof markings can be found on the left side of the barrel. Good bayonet and scabbard.

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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$2000

#227953
 

SOLD

Antique: Yes