Original U.S. Civil War Era P-1856 Enfield Two Band Percussion Export Rifle Converted to Peabody Patent Breechloader - dated 1862 MP 34 5" with functional spout and

5" with functional spout and release lever and string lanyard

This lovely example has a 31 inch long blade

Sgt Smith was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on this mission

According to The American Legion

Original U.S. Civil War Era P-1856 Enfield Two Band Percussion Export Rifle Converted to Peabody Patent Breechloader - dated 1862 MP 34 5" with functional spout andOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered here is a very interesting Peabody Patent converted breech loading rifle, which began life as a muzzle loading 3rd Model Pattern 1856 Enfield Short Rifle Musket. It was originally produced in England with brass butt plate, trigger guard and nose cap. It still has the correct two steel barrel bands held on with screw pressure, typical of the 3rd model. The screws are not recessed, as they would be on the