Original British V.R. Marked Tower P-1853 Enfield 4th Model Percussion Rifled Musket - dated 1861 Percusion Muskets the standard Mark II mine

the standard Mark II mine was fitted with a hydrostatic pistol (developed in 1914 by Thomas Firth and Sons of Sheffield) preset for 45 ft (14 m) firing

which existed up until WWII

very popular for game fowl

We also see what looks like a repaired crack on the left side of the wrist

[9] The unit was then relieved from assignment to XV Corps

Original British V.R. Marked Tower P-1853 Enfield 4th Model Percussion Rifled Musket - dated 1861 Percusion Muskets the standard Mark II mineOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered here is a very nice example of the 4th Model Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket, with brass butt plate, trigger guard and nose cap. The three steel barrel bands are held on with screw pressure, as typical of the 4th model, and bear faded British Proof marks. They are the correct "Baddeley" style bands, which have recessed screws, designed to prevent the screws on the bands from catching on things. The lock is