Original U.S. Civil War 3rd Model P-1853 Enfield Three Band Export Rifle with JS / Anchor & B.S.A.T. Markings - dated 1863 U.S. Ammo These have never been worn

These have never been worn

it was used in extensive numbers in the Pacific for its abilities to clear out hard to reach defensive positions used by the Japanese such as in caves and mountainsides

It still has the pinback but the retaining clip is missing

The musket's early 1740 period lock was updated with a French 1763 lock and a military style side plate was fitted

The tang on this blade definitely shows advanced age

Original U.S. Civil War 3rd Model P-1853 Enfield Three Band Export Rifle with JS / Anchor & B.S.A.T. Markings - dated 1863 U.S. Ammo These have never been wornOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered here is a nice service used example of the 3rd Model Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket, as produced in England with brass butt plate, trigger guard and nose cap. The three steel barrel bands are held on with screw pressure, as 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 rifle is really in magnificent display condition,