Original U.S. Civil War Era Private Purchase British P-1853 Enfield Three Band Percussion Rifle dated 1863 British Documents & Books Very Impressive

Very Impressive

the eagle can be seen to be sewn on some examples on a triangular backing

Over-all length is 11 5/8 inches

The gun was also supplied with a basic cleaning kit issued in various forms for all Russian/Soviet small arms excepting pistols and revolvers

Original U.S. Civil War Era Private Purchase British P-1853 Enfield Three Band Percussion Rifle dated 1863 British Documents & Books Very ImpressiveOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered here is a very nice example of the 3rd Model Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket as produced in Birmingham, England with brass butt plate, trigger guard and nose cap. The three steel barrel bands are held on with screw pressure, as typical of the 3rd model. The lock is marked TOWER 1863 below the cap bolster, and it is marked with a QUEEN'S CROWN to the rear of the hammer. However, there is no V. R. under the