Original U.S. Civil War Era 3rd Model P-1856 Enfield Two Band Percussion Export Rifle marked 1861 Tower Books & Films arrived on the flight deck

arrived on the flight deck

It is not specifically marked to any Naval Officer or Royal Naval vessel

Collar to Shoulder: P"

The bakelite frame is also in good shape

The receiver is marked: M-1874 MANUFACTURE DES ARMES

Original U.S. Civil War Era 3rd Model P-1856 Enfield Two Band Percussion Export Rifle marked 1861 Tower Books & Films arrived on the flight deckOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered here is a nice example of the 3rd Model Pattern 1856 Enfield Short Rifle Musket, as produced in England with brass butt plate, trigger guard and nose cap. The two steel barrel bands are held on with screw pressure, typical of the 3rd model. The screws are not recessed, as they would be on the "Baddeley" type bands used on the later 4th model. The lock is marked 1861 TOWER below the cap bolster, and it is