Original U.S. Civil War 1861 Confederate Inspected P-1853 Enfield Three Band Percussion Rifle Bayonets The outer crown and rear

The outer crown and rear neck guard shells were constructed of a durable fiber resin

Once armed

The grip plates are of walnut with the standard four retaining rivets on each side

and as a result are now extremely hard to find

Original U.S. Civil War 1861 Confederate Inspected P-1853 Enfield Three Band Percussion Rifle Bayonets The outer crown and rearOriginal Item. One of a Kind. Here we have a classic P 1853 Percussion Rifle with brass butt plate, trigger guard and nose cap. The three barrel bands are of steel, and are the type III version, with the securing screw and no band springs. The Lock showing border engraving and is marked POTTS & HUNT LONDON. The barrel bears the correct British Proof Markings, though they are somewhat faded by powder burn. The lack of the V. R. lock marking indicates