I do believe that the forum residents are correct however it is an excellent resource. Pattern 1853 rifle musket a new rifle created at enfield in 1853 incorporating ideas and improvements from the various rifles submitted by gun makers for trials. The subject of this book, the pattern 1853 enfield rifle, is worthy of interest. The bullet used in the 1853 pattern enfield rifle musket was known variously as the pritchett, metfordpritchett, or enfield. Was wondering if the enfield p1858 naval rifle, with the brass furniture, was ever used much, or at all by the union military north. 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. British pattern 1853 enfield rifle 3604 damon mills.
Pdf the pattern 1853 enfield rifle download full pdf book. Enfield pattern 1853 internet movie firearms database. Possible confederate enfield pattern 1853 american civil. The pedersoli pattern 1853 enfield rifle is a muzzleloader, and the muzzle shows up the big hole of its big caliber. This weapon, using the minie ball, was a lethal weapon, a great improvement over muskets.
Shooting and discussing an 1853 enfield that was most assuredly used in the american civil war. It is indeed a commercially sold copy of the military pattern 1853 enfield rifle musket three band being slang for the fulllength version. This one similar to those used in the us civil war, but likely a canadian or british issued bayonet as it. English enfields in confederate service nra museums.
This excellent example shows a bright excellent bore in the 384 barrel. May 22, 2016 page 1 of 2 possible confederate enfield pattern 1853 posted in american civil war. This is a solid, very nice condition, pattern 1853 57 caliber enfield rifle. 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. The barrel is held into the stock by three split bands that are clamped by screws.
Enfield rifles for sale, historical enfield rifles by. The confederates imported more enfields during the course of the. 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. Media in category pattern 1853 enfield the following 18 files are in this category, out of 18 total. The 1853 enfield features a smooth singleaction trigger in an ormate triggerguard. Jun 01, 20 this is a sword bayonet for the enfield musket as well as the snider enfield. 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. 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. 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. 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. C, back of hammer e 8, 8 also on lock plate behind hammer. 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 a friend offering me an enfield musket marked tower 1863. Earlier, the british had adopted what many consider to be the finest arm of its type ever designed, the pattern 1853 enfield rifle musket.
This is a sword bayonet for the enfield musket as well as the snider enfield. Pattern 1853 enfield rifle musket a rifled musket, rifle musket, or rifle musket is a type of firearm made in the mid19th century. I submit that the pattern 1853 enfield riflemusket is the first infantry weapon of our current. The enfield 1853 rifled musket also known as the pattern 1853 enfield, p53 enfield, and enfield rifled musket was a. Page 1 of 2 possible confederate enfield pattern 1853 posted in american civil war. Jan 18, 2017 shooting and discussing an 1853 enfield that was most assuredly used in the american civil war.
The pattern 1851 and pattern 1853 were both used in the crimean war, with some logistical confusion caused by the need for different. The most widely used was the british pattern 1853 enfield riflemusket because it. The enfield pattern 1853 rifle musket also known as the pattern 1853 enfield, p53 enfield, and enfield rifle musket was a. 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. 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. Jul 07, 2015 hello to all, first post on the forum. Enfield rifles for sale, historical enfield rifles by pedersoli. The enfield pattern 1853 cavalry carbine was the shortened, carbine form of the original, fulllength enfield pattern 1853 rifledmusket of british origin. I submit that the pattern 1853 enfield riflemusket is the first infantry weapon of our current modern era, having more in common with the m16s. 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 gun has a very nice, smooth stock with only the slightest abrasions. Reading a reserve can be one of a lot of activity that everyone in the world enjoys. Pdf the pattern 1853 enfield rifle download full pdf. 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 riflemusket also known as the pattern 1853 enfield, p53 enfield, and enfield riflemusket was a. Crown behind hammer on lock plate with the date 1861 tower, inside locke. 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. Pattern 1853 enfield rifle for sale international military. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle weapon pdf free download. The secondmostpopular riflemusket used during the u. As its name implies, the arm was designed at the royal. 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 pattern 1853 enfield rifle musket p53 was then the standard arm of the british army and was a percussion ignition. Stunning british enfield 1853 officers model rifle. The rifle also comes complete with classic metal embellishments and inlaid solid metal butt plate.
The pattern 1853 enfield rifle peter smithurst osprey publishing. Pattern 1853 enfield rifled musket second type manufactured in 1861. Civil war, the pattern 1853 enfield has a backstory seemingly fitting for a spy novel. Enfield pattern 1853 cavalry muzzleloaded flintlock carbine. 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. Of all the british arms, the pattern 1853 rifle musket is perhaps the best known and regarded weapon that replaced all earlier infantry models in the british army.
Pattern 1853 enfield rifle musket a rifled musket, rifle musket, or riflemusket is a type of firearm made in the mid19th century. The pattern 1853 enfield riflemusket p53 was then the standard arm of the british. Dec 26, 2011 the subject of this book, the pattern 1853 enfield rifle, is worthy of interest. Rare 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.
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. From sniderenfield, to martinihenry, to the magazine leemetford. Obviously with the sights adjusted to the shortest range setting. The secondmostpopular rifle musket used during the u. Pattern 1853 enfield rifled musket al4804 description. Of all the british arms, the pattern 1853 riflemusket is perhaps the best known and regarded weapon that replaced all earlier infantry models in the british army. If this is so, with their different ammunition, it can only have exacerbated what became an almost chaotic supply chain and placed additional. Tried some different audio this time hope its all right.
Cleaning the armisport pattern 1853 enfield rifled musket by. Both sides imported large quantities of european firearms to assist them in arming their troops. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the british army, and gave the. 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. Enfield rifle sword bayonet pattern 1853 musket civil war.
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. Enfield pattern 1853 cavalry muzzleloaded flintlock. Yes, those are the sort of photos i needed, although the markings are rather hard to make out. J sterman, company h union rebels, 6th florida infantry.
Read download the pattern 1853 enfield rifle pdf pdf. I am leaning toward the shorter 1858 enfield, but open to the 1853 if it keeps the minne ball closer to point of aim in my likely blackpowder iron sight range of 2070 yards. Reexamining the pattern 1853 enfield cartridge and its role in the indian mutiny of 1857. 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. Couple the rifling with the slug used, the minie ball, and you have a powerful weapon. A stetienne made pattern 1853 rifle musket request pdf. What caught my interest was the marking on the top of the butt plate tang. Pedersolis new 3 band enfield rifle testing at 50 and 100 m duration. Lock plate is dated 1861 with tower above crown, in nice and shape behind hammer. Cleaning the armisport pattern 1853 enfield rifled musket. Pattern 1853 p53 rifle made under contract for the british government in stetienne in france in 1856. First issued in 1853, the enfield proved itself worthy during both the crimean war and th. The book begins by noting the revolution in arms associated with rifling. Comparing the springfield and enfield and later the enfield and m1 garand.
It was manufactured in the middle of the american civil war. It is complete with sling swivels and ramrod, which is marked arrow wd and engraved 505. Birmingham tower the sling shown in these photos is not period correct. 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. Earlier, the british had adopted what many consider to be the finest arm of its type ever designed, the pattern 1853 enfield riflemusket. Several variations were made, including infantry, navy and artillery versions, along with shorter carbines for cavalry use. Read download the pattern 1853 enfield rifle pdf pdf download. 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. Originally the term referred only to muskets that had been produced as a smoothbore weapon and later had their barrels replaced with rifled barrels. 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.
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