Original U.S. Civil War Era British P-1853 Enfield Type Musket Half Stocked for Civilian Use - circa 1860 MG 42 Martini Enfield and Enfield Martini's:

Martini Enfield and Enfield Martini's: both long and short lever

while bright clean

The Upper Barrel band however is marked 10

The brass grip and knuckle guard blackening is still quite strong

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Original U.S. Civil War Era British P-1853 Enfield Type Musket Half Stocked for Civilian Use - circa 1860 MG 42 Martini Enfield and Enfield Martini's:Original Item: Only One Available. This started out life as a standard British P 1853 Percussion Rifle Musket, probably imported for use in the Civil War with its markings removed. This was common when shipping arms to conflict areas, as suppliers did not want to be associated with the "losing" side. After the war was over, this Enfield was then cut down to half stock for Civilian use as a smooth bore fowling piece, or for possible trade to the