Original British Westley Richards Monkeytail Capping Breech Loading Percussion Rifle Dated 1867 P-1853 Enfield - Original Class A Uniform

- Original Class A Uniform Jacket in excellent condition which is named in the interior (armpit) to McFarland

Offered in good fully functional condition

is extremely hard to find

The included socket bayonet is in similar condition

The leather does have age

Original British Westley Richards Monkeytail Capping Breech Loading Percussion Rifle Dated 1867 P-1853 Enfield - Original Class A UniformOriginal Item: Only One Available. First Patented in 1858, the Westley Richards Capping Breech was arguably the most effective and safest Percussion breech loading system of all. It utilized an upward moving lever directly behind the barrel to open a chute that a fresh paper cartridge could be introduced into the chamber. A fresh percussion cap was placed on the nipple, and once the hammer was released the weapon discharged. It was dubbed the