Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle, 1st Model : Manchester Unity Volunteer Rifle Corps Accession Number: REL/02872

Description

Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle, 1st Model. Lock marked Crown over VR and 1854 over Enfield. Butt tang engraved MU29. The barrel is held into the stock by three split bands that are clamped by screws. It is complete with sling swivels and ramrod, which is marked arrow WD and engraved 505.

Contextual Description

The 3rd Model Enfield was widely used by the Military Forces of the Australian Colonies. The markings indicate that this rifle was used by the Manchester Unity Volunteer Rifle Corps in Tasmania.

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Accession Number
REL/02872
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Classification
Technology
Object Type
Firearm
Measurement
Overall length
Date Made
1854
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
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