Civil war, the pattern 1853 enfield has a backstory seemingly fitting for a spy novel. The pattern 1851 and pattern 1853 were both used in the crimean war, with some logistical confusion caused by the need for different. Enfield pattern 1853 cavalry muzzleloaded flintlock carbine. Jun 23, 2017 enjoying another spin with my original 1853 enfield. The gun has a very nice, smooth stock with only the slightest abrasions. Pattern 1853 enfield ammunition a history of the development of the ammunition used in the first successful generalissue military rifle 1st lieutenant brett gibbons, ordnance corps, usar december, 2016 foreword a great deal has been written about the pattern 1853 enfield rifle musket by prominent experts. It had modern brass screws in place of the tang and buttplate screws, so i ordered some originals from lodgewood, but have no idea which is which. I hasten to add, if anyone has any issues with pyrodex or suggestions for a better bp substitute, please let me know. What you describe would have been right, tight at the muzzle and loose as the bullet is pushed towards the breech, good luck with your nepalese enfield.
Parker hale produces numerous replica pattern 1853 leeenfield rifles that are. These rifles were used throughout the australian colonies, and were issued in large quantities by colonial militia in. Listen to the so called friend as he enjoys nearly blinding me with. Enfield pattern 1853 cavalry muzzleloaded flintlock. British p1853 three band enfield new made replacement stock.
The lockplate has the vtcrown with a crown over it, and comes with the rear long range sight. The original 1853 enfield rifle had progressive rifling. It was manufactured in the middle of the american civil war. The enfield 1853, also known as pattern 1853 enfield, was a 15mm. This excellent example shows a bright excellent bore in the 384 barrel. The enfield pattern 1853 rifle musket also known as the pattern 1853 enfield, p53 enfield, and enfield rifle musket was a. Both sides imported large quantities of european firearms to assist them in arming their troops. Had to replace the buttplate since the ytang cracked and it was so deformed that it was way to large. One thing that both billy yank and johnny reb agreed on. First issued in 1853, the enfield proved itself worthy during both the crimean war and the indian mutiny, where its. The carbine saw considerable use in the american civil war 18611865 by mounted and dismounted troops and was favored by both sides of the conflict before the end. First issued in 1853, the enfield proved itself worthy during both the crimean war and the indian mutiny, where its long range, durability, and interchangeable parts made it a perfect campaign rifle. To be authentic, it comes down to the individual unit being portrayed.
The martinihenry rifle is one of the weapons featured in the 2016 video game battlefield 1. The martinihenry rifle is also used in the 1975 movie the man who would be king. This is a solid, very nice condition, pattern 1853 57 caliber enfield rifle. Of all the british arms, the pattern 1853 riflemusket is perhaps the best known and most highly regarded weapon that replaced all earlier infantry models in the british army. Ojo sterman, company h union rebels, 6th florida infantry i had been in the ohobbyo for about a year before i was able to purchase my first musket. Denix 1853 civil war enfield rifle musket nonfiring replica.
In 1861, the pattern 1853 enfield riflemusket was considered the best infantry arm available to the confederacy. Made of richly grained hardwood, each stock has a desirable bannister rail stock and comes with. Major caleb huse was the principle buyer for the confederacy in europe where in 1861, he beat union buyers in some cases by only days or just a few hours in securing contracts for large quantities of englishmade weapons, primarily the pattern 1853 enfield rifle. Enfield rifles for sale, historical enfield rifles by.
The subject of this book, the pattern 1853 enfield rifle, is worthy of interest. The martinihenry rifle was featured in the 1964 movie zulu and the movie 1979 zulu dawn, which also featured the carbine version of the rifle. I want the reproduction enfield to be the most historically accurate, for a 1853 model enfield that has been shipped from england to the union and confederacy. Enfield rifle lock, circa 1853 crown ph mark, unused. The enfield pattern 1853 riflemusket also known as the pattern 1853 enfield, p53 enfield, and enfield riflemusket was a. Produced for the target shooters and reenactors of the world this reproduction of one of british gunsmithings historical classic rifles, davide pedersoli paid particularly attention to detailed features, dimensions and all the garnitures and the identification marks as on the original rifles. P1853 enfield armisport, euroarms, pedersoli enfield remove visible italian markings and relocate the serial number to the bottom of the barrel. British enfield pattern 1853 rifle musket, indian manufacture. Pattern 1853 enfield rifle musket works the collection.
The pattern 1853 enfield rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the british army, and gave the infantry a revolutionary increase in firepower. Of all the british arms, the third type of the pattern 1853 riflemusket is perhaps the best known and regarded weapon that was imported by. During the crimean war 18541856 there was a shortfall of enfield rifle muskets. Probably made after 1979 for a replica of the enfield musket issued to the east india company, the lock is finished to a dark blue. A great civil war era enfield 1853 musket imported by both sides, but new made with a blue 39 barrel and good. The type served in several notable conflicts of the period including the crimean war 1853 1856, the united states civil war 18611865 and the new zealand land wars 18451872. The smle was still in use by the canadian rangers until 2015. Lee enfield rifles for sale lee enfield for sale lee. The bullet used in the 1853 pattern enfield rifle musket was known variously as the pritchett, metfordpritchett, or enfield.
Enfield pattern 1853 riflemusket, england 1853 replica. In 1910, the british war office began considering a replacement for the smle mk iii. C, back of hammer e 8, 8 also on lock plate behind hammer. Yall, i bought one of midways armi sport 1853 enfields today, mostly to hang over the fireplace, but also to shoot from time to time. I know that there were many of the 1860 army rifles enfield issued and used by the south, but not sure about either the p1858 or p1860 army being used by u. This weapon, using the minie ball, was a lethal weapon, a great improvement over muskets.
Couple the rifling with the slug used, the minie ball, and you have a powerful weapon. The book begins by noting the revolution in arms associated with rifling. This proofed, faithful reproduction of the british enfield pattern 1853 rifle is as new. Designed for 1853 three band enfield long rifle, it includes a brass mounted leather scabbard. The first enfield bullet adopted by the british army was designed by mr pritchett, w won a design competition against lovell, wilkinson and metford among others. Barnett model 1853 enfield percussion rifle musket these arms were a standard of the british army in the years before the american civil war.
Attached to a rifle, this bayonet gave close quarters weapons an extra long reach. Rifles enfield 18541867 it was considered the apex european military gun of that time, introduced by the british war department after several studies to improve th. Several variations were made, including infantry, navy and artillery versions, along with shorter carbines for cavalry use. The most widely used was the british pattern 1853 enfield rifle musket because it was accurate and well made. With the 150th anniversary of the civil war going on, we are seeing a lot of new reenactors ordering these enfields before checking with their c. British pattern 1853 enfield rifle 3604 damon mills. American rifleman english enfields in confederate service. Crown behind hammer on lock plate with the date 1861 tower, inside locke. I have this old gun pattern 1853 enfield riflemusket. This title looks at the design, the history, the mechanics, and the use of this one of the most important firearms of the 19th century. Enfield 3 band pattern 1853 rifle musket, rifles enfield. I have some questions about a rifle that has been in my family since around 1900. The barrel shows clear crown vr proofs, a 900 yard rear sight and 90 to 95% original blue with some added blue on the area of the nipple, knox form and bottum 2 of the barrel. Jul 20, 2011 the pattern 1853 enfield rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the british army, and gave the infantry a revolutionary increase in firepower.
The long three band rifle musket which was used by the regular line infantry was introduced in 1853 and the model is known as the p1853. Aug 19, 2018 the enfield pattern 1853 cavalry carbine was the shortened, carbine form of the original, fulllength enfield pattern 1853 rifledmusket of british origin. The barrel is held into the stock by three split bands that are clamped by screws. Now is your chance to bring new life to an old rifle. It is complete with sling swivels and ramrod, which is marked arrow wd and engraved 505. Cleaning the armisport pattern 1853 enfield rifled musket. Pattern 1853 enfield rifle for sale international military. Dec 26, 2011 the subject of this book, the pattern 1853 enfield rifle, is worthy of interest. Produced for the target shooters and reenactors of the world this reproduction of one of british gunsmithings historical classic rifles, davide pedersoli paid particularly attention to detailed features, dimensions and all the garnitures. The secondmostpopular riflemusket used during the u. Pattern 1853 enfield ammunition a history of the development of the ammunition used in the first successful generalissue military rifle 1st lieutenant brett gibbons, ordnance corps, usar december, 2016 foreword a great deal has been written about the pattern 1853 enfield riflemusket by. This popular but rare model is often seen nowadays with rotted, broken or severely damaged wood stocks. The 1853 rifle musket was used extensively by the end of the crimean war, as well as being imported to the us during the american civil war.
The pattern 1853 enfield rifle is one of the most important military rifles ever, and the italian firm davide pedersoli reproduces one of the finest modern replicas available on the market. The enfield 1853 rifle musket was also used by both the north and the south in the american civil war, and was the second most widely used infantry weapon in the war, surpassed only by the springfield model. The smle is famed for its removable magazine, a rather novel design for a boltaction rifle at the time. The enfield 1853 riflemusket was also used by both the north and the south in the american civil war, and was the second most widely used infantry weapon in the war, surpassed only by the springfield model. Hope you get a chance to shoot something like this sometime. The type served in several notable conflicts of the period including the crimean war 18531856, the united states civil war 18611865 and the new zealand land wars 18451872. Rifle musket sounds a bit redundant to us, but it was intended to indicate the rifle was the same length as the musket it replaced. Enjoying another spin with my original 1853 enfield. While all pattern 1853 second and third pattern enfields were rust blued almost black, some armories and some commanders had them struck bright. Nearly one million enfield pattern rifle muskets were imported by both the north and the south, making these the secondmost widely used infantry long arm of the civil war. This is a newly made exact copy with the screws, lock, and barrel that will interchange with originals. Pattern 1853 enfield rifled musket second type manufactured in 1861. More than a million came from british and belgian factories to arm southern troops.
The pattern 1853 enfield was not britains first rifle to use the expanding miniestyle projectile, but it was a smallbore improvement and upgrade of the earlier. One is significantly larger than the other and seems like it would go in the lower hole of the. The 1853 enfield was issued to indian troops starting in 1856. These rifles were used throughout the australian colonies, and were issued in large quantities by colonial militia in victoria, new south wales, and south australia. It was rifled with grooves that were deeper at the breech end and lands that were taller at the muzzle end. Barnett model 1853 enfield percussion rifle musket nra museum. Peter dennisabout this bookthe pattern 1853 enfield rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the british army, and gave the infantry a revolutionary increase in firepower. I dont know much about armisport but my euroarms enfield was a beautiful rifle. The rifle is accepted at all reenactments and black powder shoots, as a shooting reproduction with rifling in the. The rifle had a steel barrel whose bore only had three stripes and was attached to the handguards with three metal clamps, so the rifle was often called threeband model. Enfield 1853 pattern, 3 band has all english markings, on trigger guard, barrel, ram rod, metal butt plate, wood stock, lock plate the lockplate i plant to replace, long story short, i t had a fake, so i traded for a real one, not know the real one i got the hammer is a bit shorter. The rifle served well in combat around the world, including the second world war.
Based on the pattern 1853 snider enfield rifle musket, 1866 saw the royal small arms factory develop a. Made for use on an 1853 enfield rifle musket, this new lock has been drilled for two lock bolts, but never tapped, never installed on a replica enfield three band rifled musket. First issued in 1853, the enfield proved itself worthy during both the crimean war and the indian mutiny, where its long range, durability, and interchangeable parts made it a. The enfield pattern 1853 cavalry carbine was the shortened, carbine form of the original, fulllength enfield pattern 1853 rifledmusket of british origin. Was wondering if the enfield p1858 naval rifle, with the brass furniture, was ever used much, or at all by the union military north. Left hander using enfield 1853 pattern rifle youtube. I would like a replica of the 1853 enfield and found several sources at a fairly wide. Its an 1853 enfield, parker field and sons lockplate, type 3 barrel bands palmer, london barrel proofs, stock is marked crown over s over hc one time at top of the buttplate tang, assembler mark opposite the lock is wl in an oval. Jul 02, 20 this is why there are so few left handed people, their ancestors were all shot while they cleaned the crap from their eyes. Manufactured under contract to british war department by robbins and lawrence, windsor, vermont, usa, 1856. Im a big fan of the american civil war, i want to purchase a reproduction 1853 enfield for range shoothunting and hopefully in the future civil war reenacting. Enfield pattern 1853 riflemusket, england 1853 rifles. Birmingham tower the sling shown in these photos is not period correct. The pedersoli pattern 1853 enfield rifle is a muzzleloader, and the muzzle shows up the big hole of its big caliber.
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