Original British Military Pattern P-1860 Enfield 2 Band Short Rifle - Crown V.R. 1869 U.S. Army so it was probably dropped

so it was probably dropped at some point

2 and 3 look virtually identical

The interior is in similar condition

and the leather is still supple

most likely a private purchase

Original British Military Pattern P-1860 Enfield 2 Band Short Rifle - Crown V.R. 1869 U.S. Army so it was probably droppedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a high condition fine example of the 2nd Model Pattern 1860 Enfield Short Rifle Musket, as produced in England with brass butt plate, trigger guard and nose cap. The "two band" short rifle was first introduced in 1856 (P 1856), and was updated in 1860 with 5 groove "fast twist" rifling, and again in 1861 with the recessed screw "Baddeley" bands, as with the 4th Model of the Long rifle. With the 5 groove