First issued in 1853, the enfield proved itself worthy during both the crimean war and the indian mutiny, where its long range, durability, and interchangeable parts made it a. The pedersoli pattern 1853 enfield rifle is a muzzleloader, and the muzzle shows up the big hole of its big caliber. This three band tower musket, commonly known as the enfield,was the first model, 1853 55, in a series of three. The minie system was also used extensively by various manufacturers, such as springfield the springfield model 1861 and enfield the pattern 1853 enfield. The book begins by noting the revolution in arms associated with rifling. The type served in several notable conflicts of the period including the crimean war 1853 1856, the united states civil war 18611865 and the new zealand land wars 18451872. Cleaning the armisport pattern 1853 enfield rifled musket by. The 1853 enfield features a smooth singleaction trigger in an ormate triggerguard. The lockplate has the vtcrown with a crown over it, and comes with the rear long range sight. The enfield 1853 riflemusket 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. Enfield pattern 1853 cavalry muzzleloaded flintlock. Behind the hammer there is a crown but no vr markings and tower 1861.
Lock plate is dated 1861 with tower above crown, in nice and shape behind hammer. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier. With the 150th anniversary of the civil war going on, we are seeing a lot of new reenactors ordering these enfields before checking with their c. The 1853 rifle musket was used extensively by the end of the crimean war, as well as being imported to the us during the american civil war. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle peter smithurst osprey publishing. The pattern 1853 enfield rifles that arrived on bermuda did so as a result of the efforts of caleb husethe csas official armsprocurement agent and purchasing specialist in europe. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the british army, and gave the infantry a revolutionary increase in firepower. It also has a simple button head rammer, and the lock plates are usually dated 1854 or 1855. Cleaning the armisport pattern 1853 enfield rifled musket.
The rifle also comes complete with classic metal embellishments and inlaid solid metal butt plate. The subject of this book, the pattern 1853 enfield rifle, is worthy of interest. The secondmostpopular rifle musket used during the u. Pattern 1853 enfield rifled musket al4804 description.
C, back of hammer e 8, 8 also on lock plate behind hammer. Produced for the target shooters and reenactors of the world this reproduction of one of british gunsmithings historical classic rifles, davide pedersoli paid particularly attention to detailed features, dimensions and all the. Birmingham tower the sling shown in these photos is not period correct. Produced for the target shooters and reenactors of the world this reproduction of one of british gunsmithings historical classic rifles, davide pedersoli paid particularly attention to detailed features, dimensions and all the garnitures and the identification marks as on the original rifles. The enfield 1853 riflemusket was also 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. The largecaliber, easily deformed conical lead bullets, ranging in diameter from. The pattern 1853 enfield was a rifled muzzleloading military riflemusket of the mid1800s. The first enfield bullet adopted by the british army was designed by mr pritchett, w won a design competition against lovell, wilkinson and metford among others. Rifles in the american civil war, pattern 1853 enfield, spencer repeating rifle, sharps rifle, henry rifle, whitworth rifle, brunswick rifle, harpers ferry model 1803, springfield model 1855, colt revolving rifle, springfield model 1861, joslyn.
Enjoying another spin with my original 1853 enfield. Read download the pattern 1853 enfield rifle pdf pdf. Rifle musket sounds a bit redundant to us, but it was intended to indicate the rifle was the same length as the musket it replaced. This first model differs from the later enfields, as there is a very narrow ram rod groove in the stock compared to the later ones. Pdf the pattern 1853 enfield rifle download full pdf book.
Pattern 1853 enfield ammunition home of the 4th louisiana delta. The pattern 1851 minie rifle was in use by the british army from 1851 to 1855. The barrel is held into the stock by three split bands that are clamped by screws. Jul 07, 2015 1853 enfield pattern rifle identification. This weapon, using the minie ball, was a lethal weapon, a great improvement over muskets. The pattern 1853 enfield was a rifled muzzleloading military rifle musket of the mid1800s. Request pdf a stetienne made pattern 1853 rifle musket this short note describes a p53 enfield rifle musket originally made by the french entrepreneur escoffier for the ordnance and what can. The confederates imported more enfields during the course of the war than any other small arm, buying from private contractors and gun.
Dec 26, 2011 the subject of this book, the pattern 1853 enfield rifle, is worthy of interest. The enfield pattern 1853 rifle musket also known as the pattern 1853 enfield, p53 enfield, and enfield rifle musket was a. Read the pattern 1853 enfield rifle by peter smithurst available from rakuten kobo. The following 18 files are in this category, out of 18 total. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle ebook by peter smithurst. I am leaning toward the shorter 1858 enfield, but open to the 1853 if it keeps the minne ball closer to point of aim in my likely blackpowder iron sight range of 2070 yards. Stunning british enfield 1853 officers model rifle. The enfield pattern 1853 cavalry carbine was the shortened, carbine form of the original, fulllength enfield pattern 1853 rifledmusket of british origin. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle weapon book 10 ebook. Enfield pattern 1853 cavalry muzzleloaded flintlock carbine. The front sight is about 18 behind the end of the barrel this leads me to think the barrel was 27 originally. These photos show one of the production replica guns alongside of the original in our collection it was copied from so you can see the attention to detail that went into this replica. 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 pattern 1853 enfield rifle weapon pdf free download epdf. Jul 20, 2011 the pattern 1853 enfield rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the british army, and gave the infantry a revolutionary increase in firepower. This three band tower musket, commonly known as the enfield,was the first model,185355, in a series of three. Confederate 1853 pattern enfields best reference book. This is a newly made exact copy with the screws, lock, and barrel that will interchange with originals. I have an enfield rifle pattern 1853,the barrel is 26 12 long the stock has been cut down. The enfield 1853 rifled musket also known as the pattern 1853 enfield, p53 enfield, and enfield rifled musket was a. Obviously with the sights adjusted to the shortest range setting. The enfield pattern 1853 riflemusket also known as the pattern 1853 enfield, p53 enfield, and enfield riflemusket was a.
Buy the pattern 1853 enfield rifle weapon by peter smithurst isbn. It is a small, light carbine for the us civil war period. Help finding correct barrel band for tower marked pattern 1853 enfield made in 1861. The secondmostpopular riflemusket used during the u. A stetienne made pattern 1853 rifle musket request pdf. Civil war, the pattern 1853 enfield has a backstory seemingly fitting for a spy novel. The confederates imported more enfields during the course of the war than any other small arm, buying from private contractors and gun runners when the british government. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle musket has, therefore, numerous threads connecting it to many facets of human history and endeavour, but perhaps its greatest hidden legacy, still with us today, lies in the fact that it was the product of a revolutionary manufacturing technology imported from america. Aug 19, 2018 the enfield pattern 1853 cavalry carbine was the shortened, carbine form of the original, fulllength enfield pattern 1853 rifledmusket of british origin. In contrast, volunteers are peaceful citizens of a free country.
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. Lock plate is dated 1861 and is stamped london arms co. Hundreds of thousands were sold to both sides in the us civil war. Pattern 1853 enfield ammunition a history of the development of the ammunition used in the first successful generalissue military rifle 1st lieutenant brett gibbons, ordnance corps, usar december, 2016 foreword a great deal has been written about the pattern 1853 enfield rifle musket by prominent experts. Produced for the target shooters and reenactors of the world this reproduction of one of british gunsmithings historical classic rifles, davide pedersoli paid particularly attention to detailed features, dimensions and all the garnitures.
First issued in 1853, the enfield proved itself worthy during both the crimean war and the indian mutiny, where its long range, durability, and interchangeable parts made it a perfect campaign rifle. The overwhelming majority of p53 enfields were made by commercial gun makers in birmingham and london under contract. Jun 23, 2017 enjoying another spin with my original 1853 enfield. Hope you get a chance to shoot something like this sometime. Pattern 1853 enfield ammunition a history of the development of the ammunition used in the first successful generalissue military rifle 1st lieutenant brett gibbons, ordnance corps, usar december, 2016 foreword a great deal has been written about the pattern 1853 enfield riflemusket by.
The type served in several notable conflicts of the period including the crimean war 18531856, the united states civil war 18611865 and the new zealand land wars 18451872. Read download the pattern 1853 enfield rifle pdf pdf download. A great civil war era enfield 1853 musket imported by both sides, but new made with a blue 39 barrel and good. The carbine saw considerable use in the american civil war 18611865 by mounted and dismounted troops and was favored by both sides of the conflict before the end. A maxim gun detachment in british colonial india in 1898. Pdf from sniderenfield, to martinihenry, to the magazine lee. I have an enfield rifle pattern 1853, the barrel is 26 12 long the stock has been cut down. The 1853 enfield was issued to indian troops starting in 1856. Shooting and discussing an 1853 enfield that was most assuredly used in the american civil war. Pdf the pattern 1853 enfield rifle download full pdf. Enfield 3 band pattern 1853 rifle musket, rifles enfield. The evolution of the p1853 enfield rifle cartridge can be traced in a series of successive. American rifleman english enfields in confederate service. Pattern 1853 enfield rifled musket second type manufactured in 1861.
Ojo sterman, company h union rebels, 6th florida infantry i had been in the ohobbyo for about a year before i was able to purchase my first musket. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle by peter smithurst overdrive. Jan 18, 2017 shooting and discussing an 1853 enfield that was most assuredly used in the american civil war. The bullet used in the 1853 pattern enfield rifle musket was known variously as the pritchett, metfordpritchett, or enfield. Crown behind hammer on lock plate with the date 1861 tower, inside locke. As people who live in typically the modest era should be revise about what going on or info even knowledge. The enfield 1853 rifle musket was also 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. It is complete with sling swivels and ramrod, which is marked arrow wd and engraved 505.
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