Summary
British service rifle, Enfield P 1853 3 rd model, cal. .577 in., rifled (3 grooves) barrel 39 in. (991 mm) long.
Made by Williams & Powell, Liverpool, 1859.
Physical Description
Fully stocked (3 bands), two sling swivels, steel ramrod, brass furniture.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Manufacturer
Williams & Powell (Gunsmiths), South Castle Street, Liverpool, England, Great Britain, 1859
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Stamped on lock "Crown/1859", on stock "Williams & Powell, Liverpool", on butt tang "A 21 V. Y.", ordnance marks and 25 on barrel.
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Exhibition Collection Management
1402 mm (Length), 60 mm (Width), 185 mm (Height)
Width taken at breach which is widest point.
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Keywords
Rifles & Muskets: British, Rifles & Muskets: Military, Victorian Colonial Defence Forces
