Original U.S. Civil War Era Belgian Made P-1853 Enfield Export Rifle Converted to Pistol with Anchor Markings IMA Merchandise Due to the condition of

Due to the condition of the metalwork

Once in Russian captivity

one hand bullion embroidered

Gunsmith Joseph Hillegas of Pottsville

The serial number is 70721 denoting the year of manufacture as 1881

Original U.S. Civil War Era Belgian Made P-1853 Enfield Export Rifle Converted to Pistol with Anchor Markings IMA Merchandise Due to the condition ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of a British P 1853 Style Rifled musket, manufactured in the Belgian city of Lige. During the early 1860s, many European countries were making or converting large numbers of percussion firearms. This action was clearly aimed at the Overseas market, most specifically the United States, who were embroiled in its most terrible Civil War. At some point after manufacture, this particular