Pedersoli Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle-Musket .577 Cal 39″ MFD 2012
SOLD FOR: $1,025.00
LSB#:LSB251003DH010
Make: Pedersoli
Model: 1853 Enfield (P1853) Pattern 1853 Musket
Serial Number: CW00430
Year of Manufacture: 2012
Caliber: .577
Action Type: Percussion ignition Muzzelloader
Markings: The lock plate is marked “1861 Tower” and the Royal Crown. The left side of the chamber is marked “CW00430” and has various Italian Proof markings
Barrel Length: 39”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is soldered to the barrel and is a mound shaped blade. The rear sight is a graduated stair step with 3 level grading out from 1 to 10 with a “v” notch for sight-plane.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece smooth walnut. The stock has only very minor handling marks with only one notable ding between the first and second bands. The stock rates Very fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. The rifle appears to be unfired. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This Musket length Rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are very light handling marks with only one light scratch and pitted spot on the right side of the barrel between the first and second bands. The screw heads are sharp, slotted and serviceable. The pins are smooth and serviceable. The markings are strong for its age. Overall, this Musket length three band rifle rates in about Very good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions Correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: bayonet
Our Assessment: Pedersoli’s Pattern 1853 Enfield reproduction stands among the most faithful and well-crafted modern renditions of one of the 19th century’s most influential military rifles. The original P1853 Enfield served widely in the Crimean War, throughout the British Empire, and on both sides of the American Civil War, earning a reputation for accuracy, reliability, and battlefield practicality. This 2012 Pedersoli example reflects that heritage with correct three-band architecture, a 39-inch barrel, and lockplate markings styled after the 1861 Tower pattern. The rifle’s fit, finish, and walnut stock profile replicate the handling characteristics of the historic rifle-musket, offering shooters and collectors a high-grade reproduction suitable for reenactment, display, or black-powder shooting.
The .577 caliber rifled bore—designed originally for elongated Minié-type projectiles—was central to the Enfield’s accuracy advantage in its era, and this example exhibits a pristine 10/10 bore with bright lands and sharp grooves. The rifle appears unfired, with only trace evidence of handling, indicating that it has been preserved with exceptional care since production. The crisp stair-step rear sight, correct front blade, and clear Italian proof markings further speak to Pedersoli’s precise manufacturing standards. As a result, this rifle offers both historical authenticity and modern craftsmanship, capturing the ballistic character and mechanical simplicity that defined mid-19th-century military small arms.
Cosmetically, the rifle retains approximately 99 percent of its metal finish, with only a few isolated handling marks and a small pitted spot on the barrel. The walnut stock is equally well preserved, showing only a single notable ding and otherwise presenting in Very Fine condition. Mechanically, the lock functions properly and the rifle remains fully serviceable as a black-powder muzzleloader should the next owner wish to shoot it. Paired with its included bayonet, this Pedersoli 1853 Enfield is a striking, high-condition example of one of the most historically significant rifle-muskets ever produced. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid. MF
