Original U.S. Civil War Era 3rd Model P-1853 Enfield Three Band Percussion Export Rifle dated 1861 British "Bobby" Police Most were despised as slaves

Most were despised as slaves

Original Item: Actually

The reverse is maker marked MENDE in a circle

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This is an extremely rare and highly collectible set with a wonderful history

Original U.S. Civil War Era 3rd Model P-1853 Enfield Three Band Percussion Export Rifle dated 1861 British "Bobby" Police Most were despised as slavesOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered here is a nice 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 lock is marked TOWER 1861 below the cap bolster, and it is marked with a QUEEN'S CROWN to the rear of the hammer. However, there is no V. R. under the crown. This