Original British P-1853 Enfield 3rd Model V.R. Marked Percussion Rifled Musket - dated 1861 U.S. Holsters in fine display condition

in fine display condition

The 42" barrel with signs of powder burn at the breach is in solid and presentable condition being fully polished as the day it was originally issued

The starter tab is marked with the manufacturer’s initials

The Model 1865 carbine was made by both Spencer and by Burnside under license

with administrative personnel pulled from both the 22nd and the 11th added to those transferred from the 7th Bomb Group

Original British P-1853 Enfield 3rd Model V.R. Marked Percussion Rifled Musket - dated 1861 U.S. Holsters in fine display conditionOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered here is a very nice example of the 3rd Model Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket, 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, and bear British Proof marks. The lock is marked 1861 ENFIELD below the cap bolster, indicating manufacture at the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield Lock, where the P 1853 was designed. It