British Pattern 1853 Rifle

Description (Brief):

The .577 caliber British Pattern 1853 Rifle-Musket was the second most widely used firearm of the Civil War. A favorite of Confederate soldiers, it was also imported by the Union to keep up with the demand for rifles.

Date Made: 1862Associated Date: 1862

Licensee: EnfieldMaker: London Armoury Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United Kingdom

Subject: FirearmsRelated Event: Civil War

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Credit Line: U.S. Military Service Institute

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: AF.32777Catalog Number: 32777Accession Number: 69413

Object Name: riflerifle musket, percussionOther Terms: rifle; Firearms; Percussion Fire; .577 In; Rifled; Muzzle Load; Sa

Measurements: overall, rifle: 54 3/4 in x 2 3/8 in; 139.065 cm x 6.0325 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-0e4f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_414637

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