Original British P-1853 Enfield 3rd Model V.R. Marked Percussion Rifled Musket - dated 1861 U.S. Holsters The 42" barrel with signs

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

Other variants without nose antennae or searchlight added a 20 mm cannon to the nose

Later on February 1st

The starter tab is marked with the manufacturer’s initials

Original British P-1853 Enfield 3rd Model V.R. Marked Percussion Rifled Musket - dated 1861 U.S. Holsters The 42" barrel with signsOriginal 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