Original U.S. Civil War 110th New York Volunteer Infantry 3rd Model P-1853 Enfield Three Band Percussion Export Short Rifle - Marked Tower 1862 MILITARIA The reverse is identical except

The reverse is identical except for the medallion which bears the relief circular inscription within a narrow 20mm band "CAMPAGNES DE 1792 A 1815" (English: "CAMPAIGNS OF 1792 TO 1815")

The interior lining has a War Department stamp with Broad Arrow as well as a West End Theatrical custom shop stamp from Leicester Square

Hilt exhibits a pleasing patina with nice grip that exhibits scattered blemishes and handling wear

This gun is fitted with a later style 2 leaf rear sight

which is a common mistake

Original U.S. Civil War 110th New York Volunteer Infantry 3rd Model P-1853 Enfield Three Band Percussion Export Short Rifle - Marked Tower 1862 MILITARIA The reverse is identical exceptOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered here a great honest used example of a 3rd Model Pattern 1853 Enfield Short 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 screws are not recessed, as they would be on the "Baddeley" type bands used on the later 4th model. It features a 34 inch barrel, shorter than the usual