British 1853 Pattern Enfield 2 Band Carbine Musket

~ British 1853 Pattern Enfield 2 Band Carbine ~

The lockplate bear the Crown, letters V R (for Victoria Rex) and is also stamped 'Tower'.

The Enfield Pattern 1853 rifle-musket (also known as the Pattern 1853 Enfield, P53 Enfield, and Enfield rifle-musket) was a .577 calibre Minié-type muzzle-loading rifled musket, used by the British Empire from 1853 to 1867; after which many were replaced in service by the cartridge-loaded Snider–Enfield rifle.

This particular carbine variant was usually used by infantry NCO's. Other variants were used for the artillery and cavalry.

~ Condition ~

Please refer to the images for the condition. The lock works well with a strong spring on cock and half cock. A very clean and tidy example.

~ Dimensions ~

The musket  has a total length of 107 cm (42 inches) with a 66 cm (26 inch) barrel.