Original U.S. Civil War Era 3rd Model P-1853 Enfield Three Band Export Rifle marked Tower 1863 Japanese Ordnance button with crossed rifles in

button with crossed rifles in relief and attached hooks from which metal scale chin strap with black leather backing is suspended

These guns had been captured by the Finns from the Soviets in their thwarted invasion attempt now known as "The Winter War of 1939-1940"

The blade has THREE major fullers to each side

There is also not a lot of powder burn around the cap bolster

with a stamped brass buckle

Original U.S. Civil War Era 3rd Model P-1853 Enfield Three Band Export Rifle marked Tower 1863 Japanese Ordnance button with crossed rifles inOriginal Item: Only One Available. Offered here is a great example of the 3rd Model Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket, as produced in England with brass butt plate, trigger guard and nose cap. It has only had a quick wipe down to remove surface dust and dirt, and has been otherwise left as found. The three steel barrel bands are held on with screw pressure, as typical of the 3rd model. The lock is marked TOWER 1863 below the cap bolster, and it is