Original British P-1853 Enfield Three Band Rifle Converted to Snider Mk.II** dated 1859 - USGI Afghanistan Bring Back Bayonets in 34 bore

in 34 bore

indicating that it is from the Kreis level

and still has vibrant colors

The handle is black painted wood and shows only minor wear with a few very small dings

and has been since then

Original British P-1853 Enfield Three Band Rifle Converted to Snider Mk.II** dated 1859 - USGI Afghanistan Bring Back Bayonets in 34 boreOriginal Item: Only One Available. This rifle is 100% all British manufacture, starting life in 1857 as a . 577 caliber three band ENFIELD Percussion Rifle model of P 1853. The lock is plate stamped "CROWN" over V. R. and ENFIELD 1859, indicating manufacture at the Royal Small Arms factory at Enfield. This was a military issue, as indicated by the Royal Cypher monogram. It also has the correct CROWN BROAD ARROW "lock viewer's" mark and additional