Original Type 3 Enfield with new, unfired Whitacre barrel, 1861 dated lock . Plate marked SHARP. Very smooth lock with excellent trigger pull.
The barrel features Rich Cross sights with tall, dovetailed front sight. The barrel has been glass bedded. In my experience accuracy is more easily obtained from a musket with a Whitacre barrel and good trigger pull. This musket offers both, with a 156 year history. $2,000.00.
Last edited by Jim Cunningham; 05-21-2017 at 10:53 PM.
Jim Cunningham
A Giant Amongst Patriots
The inside of the lock is stamped SHARP
Jim Cunningham
A Giant Amongst Patriots
Question from a dummy, what are the differences between the 11853 and the 1861? The rifling? They are both muzzle loader, yes-no?
P(attern)53 is simply that firearms designation. This is a Birmingham made Type 3, with a lock date of 1861.It doesn't have VR under the crown indicating it wasn't made for British military use, and was most likely made for export.
Jim Cunningham
A Giant Amongst Patriots
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