Pedersoli 1853 Enfield 3-Band Rifle Musket
Davide Pedersoli & Co. S.r.l. · Rifle · In Production
Also known as: Pedersoli Enfield 3 Band P1853, Enfield 3 Band Pattern 1853 Rifle, Pedersoli P1853 Enfield
Overview
The Pedersoli 1853 Enfield 3-Band Rifle Musket is a modern Italian reproduction of the British Pattern 1853 Enfield, a .577 caliber percussion muzzleloading rifle musket. Built by Davide Pedersoli in Gardone Val Trompia, it faithfully recreates the three-band long-rifle configuration of the original with a 39-inch tapered blued barrel, three-groove 1:78 rifling, walnut stock, brass furniture and a case-hardened lock. Chambered for the .577/.58 Minié ball and fired by a musket cap, it is used for muzzleloading target competition, American Civil War reenactment and traditional black-powder shooting.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3900 g (137.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1397 mm (55.00") |
| Barrel Length | 991 mm (39.02") |
| Action Type | Muzzleloader |
| Firing Mechanism | Percussion |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Muzzle Velocity | 274 m/s (899 fps) |
| Effective Range | 274 m (300 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 731 m (799 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 3 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 1981 mm (77.99") |
| Number of Grooves | 3 |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .577 Caliber Minié Ball · primary — also known as 0.577 in, .58 caliber, 14.7 mm, .577 Pritchett
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Muzzle Loaded
- Features: Rifled Barrel, Muzzle Loaded, Percussion Cap, Ladder Rear Sight, Case Hardened Lock, Brass Furniture, Socket Bayonet Lug, Ramrod, Sling Swivels
Service history
Operators
- Muzzleloading and reenactment shooters
Production
Current-production reproduction manufactured by Davide Pedersoli & Co.
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Modern black-powder reproduction, not an original antique. Manufacturer lists overall length 1,397 mm (55 in), barrel 991 mm (39 in) and weight about 3.9 kg. Rifling is one turn in 78 inches (1:78). Marketed as .58 caliber though the true bore is .577. Effective and maximum range figures reflect the original P53 pattern; the reproduction rear ladder sight is graduated to 800 yards.
Background
The three-band, full-length musket was the standard Enfield configuration issued to line infantry; Pedersoli's reproduction is a mainstay of North-South Skirmish Association and other muzzleloading competitions.