The National Interest

The Rifle That Forged the British Empire: The Enfield Pattern 1853 Rifle

The Enfield Pattern 1853 Rifle was developed in time for use by the British Army in its first great war in decades and was arguably the catalyst of another conflict that nearly destroyed its colonial ...
American Rifleman

ARTV Preview: The Colt Python; Smith & Wesson Model 648-2; Pattern 1853 Enfield

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The National Interest

The Sun Used to Never Set on the British Enfield Rifle

Here’s What You Need To Remember: The Enfield Pattern 1853 rifle arrived just when it was needed, and it was clear that what worked at Waterloo would not suffice in the coming conflict. Great Britain ...
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Enfield Pattern 1853 rifle-musket owned by Walter Denning

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. A "Tower"-type Enfield rifle-musket, model 1853, made of metal and wood. The musket has attached metal butt plate at ...
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Enfield Pattern 1853 rifle-musket owned by Walter Denning

Click to open image viewer. A "Tower"-type Enfield rifle-musket, model 1853, made of metal and wood. The musket has attached metal butt plate at the end of the stock. The butt has an engraved proofing ...