Pre-CIVIL WAR 1859 Dated PRITCHETT Antique TOWER ENFIELD P1853 Rifle-Musket “CROWN/VR” Marked MILITARY/INFANTRY Musket

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Pre-CIVIL WAR 1859 Dated PRITCHETT Antique TOWER ENFIELD P1853 Rifle-Musket

“CROWN/VR” Marked MILITARY/INFANTRY Musket

Here we present an antique British Pritchett Tower Marked Pre-Civil War dated Pattern 1853 Enfield Percussion Rifle-Musket, made in London, England in 1859. This example was made by one of the more famous of the London gunmakers of the period. A rifle from the shops of the men who invented the Pritchett bullet certainly makes this an interesting item.

The P-1853 was Britain’s adopted rifle from 1853 until the Snider system was adopted to transform arms into breech-loaders. In addition to its use around the world with the British military, this was one of the most popular arms for the infantry during the American Civil War. Of all the British arms, the Pattern 1853 is perhaps the best known and regarded weapon that replaced all earlier infantry models in the British Army. The Enfield 1853 rifle-musket 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. The Confederates imported more Enfields during the course of the war than any other small arm, buying from private contractors and gun runners. It has been estimated that over 900,000 P53 Enfields were imported into America and saw service in every major engagement of the war.

Many British companies exported rifles for use by both the Confederacy and the Union during the American Civil War.

The overall condition is good. Original dark patina. The stock is solid and shows average handling wear, dings, and dents. Legible markings. Robust action. The bore is dark, has been bored smooth and remains good. “17” marked comb. “Crown/VR” and “1859/TOWER” marked lock. “PRITCHETT” marked barrel.

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Barrel is 33 inches.

Caliber: .60 Percussion (bored smooth)

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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