Original U.S. Civil War Era British P-1853 Three Band Enfield Style Rifle- Untouched Ordnance Dating from the 1950s the

Dating from the 1950s the fur is rabbit

included assorted winter fur caps

and the chute is of olive drab color and seems to have never been unpacked

The flintlock mechanism is marked with a "Crown over G

Offered in near excellent condition

Original U.S. Civil War Era British P-1853 Three Band Enfield Style Rifle- Untouched Ordnance Dating from the 1950s theOriginal Item: This is no "battlefield pickup". The P 1853 . 577 cal Percussion Rifle was also known as the legendary "Three Band Enfield". This extremely popular and rare model was the first rifle to become standard issue in the British Army. The P 1853 changed military tactics with its capabilities; imported extensively for use in the U. S. Civil War. A very rare opportunity to own a significant piece of military history that greatly affected wars