The pattern 1853 enfield rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier. 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. 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. This one similar to those used in the us civil war, but likely a canadian or british issued bayonet as it. 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.
The pattern 1853 enfield rifles that arrived on bermuda did so as a result of the efforts of caleb husethe csas official armsprocurement agent and purchasing specialist in europe. This is a solid, very nice condition, pattern 1853 57 caliber enfield rifle. Rifles in the american civil war, pattern 1853 enfield, spencer repeating rifle, sharps rifle, henry rifle, whitworth rifle, brunswick rifle, harpers ferry model 1803, springfield model 1855, colt revolving rifle, springfield model 1861, joslyn. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle book also available for read online, mobi, docx and mobile and kindle reading. It will soon be mounted in the 11 oclock position for easier standing or prone. The confederates imported more enfields during the course of the war than any other small arm, buying from private contractors and gun runners. During the crimean war 18541856 there was a shortfall of enfield rifle muskets. P1853 enfield armisport, euroarms, pedersoli enfield remove visible italian markings and relocate the serial number to the bottom of the barrel. Of all the british arms, the pattern 1853 riflemusket is perhaps the best known and regarded weapon that replaced all.
Browse all new and used enfield rifles for sale and buy with confidence from guns international. Insufficient numbers were being produced in the united kingdom and, despite. The book begins by noting the revolution in arms associated with rifling. The enfield 1853 riflemusket was 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 1861 rifled musket.
Couple the rifling with the slug used, the minie ball, and you have a powerful weapon. 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. It was manufactured in the middle of the american civil war. Pattern 1853 enfield riflemusket from wikipedia pqn8vv898241. Enfield rifle sword bayonet pattern 1853 musket civil war. Although the side mounting of the scope is historically accurate, the positioning is specifically designed for a severe reclined shooting position. This excellent example shows a bright excellent bore in the 384 barrel. 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. It is complete with sling swivels and ramrod, which is marked arrow wd and engraved 505. Pattern 1853 enfield rifle musket works the collection. Manufactured under contract to british war department by robbins and lawrence, windsor, vermont, usa, 1856. The enfield pattern 1853 riflemusket also known as the pattern 1853 enfield, p53 enfield, and enfield riflemusket was a. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle weapon pdf free download epdf. By the end of 1853, the enfield riflemusket was approved by the war department for the army.
This is a sword bayonet for the enfield musket as well as the snider enfield. 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 prominent experts. Cleaning the armisport pattern 1853 enfield rifled musket by corporal mtw. Help finding correct barrel band for tower marked pattern 1853 enfield made in 1861. Enfield rifle for sale in uk 25 used enfield rifles.
These photos show one of the production replica guns alongside of the original in our collection it was copied from so you can see the attention to detail that went into this replica. Nearly one million enfieldpattern riflemuskets were imported by both the north and the south, making these the secondmost widely used infantry long arm of the civil war. Cleaning the armisport pattern 1853 enfield rifled musket. 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. British pattern 1853 enfield rifle 3604 damon mills. Crown behind hammer on lock plate with the date 1861 tower, inside locke.
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. 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. I have this old gun pattern 1853 enfield riflemusket. 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. 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. The us pattern cartridges are unique in that in historical use the bullet was extracted from the paper cartridge and loaded naked down the barrel. Civil war, the pattern 1853 enfield has a backstory seemingly fitting for a spy novel. This proofed, faithful reproduction of the british enfield pattern 1853 rifle is as new. Enfield pattern 1853 internet movie firearms database. This weapon, using the minie ball, was a lethal weapon, a great improvement over muskets. Download the pattern 1853 enfield rifle in pdf and epub formats for free. The bullet used in the 1853 pattern enfield rifle musket was known variously as the pritchett, metfordpritchett, or enfield.
The gun has a very nice, smooth stock with only the slightest abrasions. London, england, and the offices of the london armoury. Choose a print and ebook format above and get 25% off both. The largecaliber, easily deformed conical lead bullets, ranging in diameter from. 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. 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. It is a small, light carbine for the us civil war period. The rifle is accepted at all reenactments and black powder shoots, as a shooting reproduction with rifling in the. The barrel is held into the stock by three split bands that are clamped by screws. Pattern 1853 enfield ammunition home of the 4th louisiana delta. It came to me through an estate sale, and there was no documentation manual, parts list, etc. Pattern 1853 enfield rifled musket second type manufactured in 1861. I submit that the pattern 1853 enfield riflemusket is the first infantry.
The enfield 1853 rifled musket also known as the pattern 1853 enfield, p53 enfield, and enfield rifled musket was a. Paper cartidge patterns and information home of the 4th. There were two rifle length models, first the pattern 1858, it had the same external dimensions as the p53 barrel, but with the larger calibre it was found wanting in strength when fitted with. Read download the pattern 1853 enfield rifle pdf pdf. The pedersoli pattern 1853 enfield rifle, modern replica of one of the most important military rifles ever. Download the pattern 1853 enfield rifle osprey weapon 10.
C, back of hammer e 8, 8 also on lock plate behind hammer. Birmingham tower the sling shown in these photos is not period correct. I have some questions about a rifle that has been in my family since around 1900. The subject of this book, the pattern 1853 enfield rifle, is worthy of interest.
The following 18 files are in this category, out of 18 total. Bsa war office pattern minature rifle stock in good used condition, shows marks from use. English enfields in confederate service nra museums. The british enfield cartridge, in contrast, was effectively a paperpatched bullet with an attached powder chamber.
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. The confederates imported more enfields during the course of the war than any other small arm, buying from private. The secondmostpopular riflemusket used during the u. 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. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. The enfield pattern 1853 cavalry carbine was the shortened, carbine form of the original, fulllength enfield pattern 1853 rifledmusket of british origin. Civil war antique bluntenfield riflemusket us made enfield pattern 1853 dated 1862 here we present an antique enfield pattern 1853 riflemusket by american orison blunt, m.
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. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle peter smithurst osprey publishing. Enfield pattern 1853 cavalry muzzleloaded flintlock. Company, the makers of the pattern 1853 enfield rifle. The pattern 1853 enfield was a rifled muzzleloading military riflemusket of the mid1800s.