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ENFIELD
Typical of the many rifles imported from Europe during the Civil War, the Model 1853 .577 caliber Enfield was
employed by both armies.
A key advantage of the Enfield over other imports was its ability to fire the standard .58 caliber bullet preferred by
both the Union and Confederacy; the Enfield 1853 Rifle-Musket was the second most widely used infantry weapon
in the war, surpassed only by the Springfield Model 1861 Rifled Musket. The term “Rifle-Musket” meant that the
rifle was the same length as the musket it replaced, as a long rifle was thought necessary so that the muzzles of the
second rank of soldiers would project beyond the faces of the men in front, ensuring that the weapon would be
sufficiently long for a bayonet fight, should such an eventuality arise.
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853 3 BAND ENFIELD MUSKET
The 1853 Enfield, also known as the “First Model” was manufactured
between 1853 and 1863 by a large number of contractors including the
Royal Small Arms Factory and the London Armoury Company. This
replica has all the features of the original including the one piece, oil
finished American walnut stock, original styled barrel bands and blued
barrel. The Enfield is accented with brass buttplate, triggerguard and nose
cap as per the original. The “V” style mainspring in the percussion lock
and military style sights compliment this fine musket.
970.102
Identical to the original. Made of fine
American leather in the USA, fits 1853 -3
band Enfield musket.
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