Original U.S. Civil War 3rd Model P-1853 Enfield Confederate Marked Percussion Export Rifle by Potts & Hunt WWI an ancient and foreboding weapon

an ancient and foreboding weapon

There is a bit of powder burn near the breech

however it has tarnished to a lovely dark patina overall

was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving as Commander of an Infantry Regiment on Bataan

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Original U.S. Civil War 3rd Model P-1853 Enfield Confederate Marked Percussion Export Rifle by Potts & Hunt WWI an ancient and foreboding weaponOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered here is a very nice example of a 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 POTTS & HUNT LONDON, and there is no "Crown" or "V. R." marking on the lock plate tail. The barrel does bear the correct British Proof Markings of the