Original British P-1861 Enfield Two Band Short Rifle Converted to P-1866 Snider Mk.I* with Saber Bayonet - dated 1862 French & Indian War however the heavy blued finish

however the heavy blued finish on the barrel jacket is retained

They both measure about 18" tall by 14" wide

Please note that due to how these are constructed

Offered fully cleaned and restored

Original British P-1861 Enfield Two Band Short Rifle Converted to P-1866 Snider Mk.I* with Saber Bayonet - dated 1862 French & Indian War however the heavy blued finishOriginal Item: Only One Available. This rifle is 100% all British manufacture, starting life in 1862 as a . 577 caliber two band ENFIELD Percussion Short Rifle model of P 1861. The "two band" short rifle was first introduced in 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 rifling and Baddeley bands, this