The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle by Peter Smithurst

The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle by Peter Smithurst

The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the British Army, and gave the infantry a revolutionary increase in firepower. First issued in 1853, the Enfield proved itself worthy during both the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny, where its long range, durability, and interchangeable parts made it a perfect campaign rifle. However, it was during the American Civil War that the Enfield saw the greatest use, with over a million rifles being sold to the armies of both the North and South. This title takes an in-depth look at the design, the history, the mechanics, and the use of one of the most important firearms of the 19th century.

"Highly recommended" -- Miniature Wargames

Peter Smithurst worked for several years at the Royal Armouries, Leeds, where he was a Senior Curator of Firearms and is now retired as Curator Emeritus. He has been elected a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Huddersfield and is the author of The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle. The author lives in Yorkshire, UK.

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ISBN 13	9781849084857
ISBN 10	1849084858
Titre	The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle
Auteur	Peter Smithurst
Série	Weapon
État	Non disponible
Type de reliure	Paperback
Éditeur	Osprey Publishing
Année de publication	2011-07-20
Nombre de pages	80
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