My Confederate 1861 P-53 Enfield

[Reale1741]

Greetings all,

I recently picked up this P-1853 Enfield rifle made in 1861. This one was made by Pryse & Redman, who was a known supplier to the Confederate Army. It does not have any Confederate acceptance markings, so it may have been one of the many that was captured through the Union blockades. I wish it could talk! Either way, it makes an awesome addition to my Civil War collection! The rifling and mechanics are in great condition, so it should be a good shooter. I just need to find some time to go to the range! By the way, I found this at a flea market!

 

[rugertoter]

Wow, that's something! Yeah, if it could talk, it would have a long list of stories behind it to tell.

 

[Max Volume]

Do you need to free up the nipple and remove it for cleaning. I honestly don't know and am just seeking info on
shooting the older ones.

 

[KokomoDave]

Great find in a flea market!

 

[indiucky]

The Lord blessed you there...great piece J....

 

[MrSmitty]

Awesome, with a capital Awe!!! Beautiful!!

 

[VostocK]

What a cool piece of history ! I've never found anything cool at a flea market, and I had no idea they sold guns. Congratulations on finding something so cool.

I wonder if confederate weapons that were taken by the union were pressed into service back then ?

 

[DadSmith]

Greetings all,

I recently picked up this P-1853 Enfield rifle made in 1861. This one was made by Pryse & Redman, who was a known supplier to the Confederate Army. It does not have any Confederate acceptance markings, so it may have been one of the many that was captured through the Union blockades. I wish it could talk! Either way, it makes an awesome addition to my Civil War collection! The rifling and mechanics are in great condition, so it should be a good shooter. I just need to find some time to go to the range! By the way, I found this at a flea market!

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If you don't mind telling. How much did it go for?
I've seen prices on some in that condition for around $1000, some in bad condition for around $500.

 

[Slow Hand]

Very neat! Congrats on that one!