Original P-1853 Enfield and Snider Rifle type Lock with Side Screws- Grade 1B Vickers MMG dated 23 March 2009

dated 23 March 2009

In the late 1930's and early 10940's many brass grommets were replaced

most of the original markings remain

The earlier Cans were 25 Cm's tall but in 1941 the height was increased to 27

Original Item: The first British Percussion Military Rifle to succeed the famous BAKER Flintlock Rifle of the Napoleonic era was originally intended to have eleven groove rifling

Original P-1853 Enfield and Snider Rifle type Lock with Side Screws- Grade 1B Vickers MMG dated 23 March 2009Original Item: The P 1853 . 577 cal Percussion Rifle was also known as the legendary "Three Band Enfield". This extremely popular and rare model was the first rifle to become standard issue in the British Army. The P 1853 changed military tactics with its capabilities; imported extensively for use in the U. S. Civil War. A very rare opportunity to own a significant piece of military history that greatly affected wars on three continents. These P1853