British Pattern 1853 Enfield Percussion Musket

Mid 19th century, 39 in. round barrel marked with British proof marks and 25 twice with front fixed sight and adjustable rear sight, lock marked with 1862 / TOWER / Crown proof, full walnut stock with brass buttplate, trigger guard and nose cap, three barrel bands held with screw pressure, buttstock stamped WILLIAMSON BROTHERS on the bottom, iron ramrod, and firing nipple cover attached with chain.

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Overall length 55 in.

LOP: 14 in.
WT: 9lbs 2oz
CAL: UNCONFIRMED

FFL Status: Antique.

These muskets were a late-stage percussion firearm produced during the American Civil War era, though primarily intended for British military and colonial use. Manufactured at the Tower of London Armouries, it retained the percussion cap ignition system despite rifled firearms like the Enfield Pattern 1853 becoming more prevalent. These muskets often found use in auxiliary roles or by colonial forces before being fully retired from British service.

Overall good estate condition, working action.