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.
| ISBN: | 9781849084857 |
| Publication date: | 20th July 2011 |
| Author: | P G Smithurst |
| Publisher: | Osprey Publishing an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 80 pages |
| Series: | Weapon |
| Genres: |
Weapons and equipment Civil wars Ordnance, weapons technology |
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.
The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle features in the following genres: Weapons and equipment, Civil wars, Ordnance, weapons technology
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The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle was written by P G Smithurst and published by Osprey Publishing an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle has 80 pages
Yes it is part of Weapon series
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