Of all the British arms, the Pattern 1853 rifle-musket is perhaps the best known and most highly regarded weapon that replaced all earlier infantry models in the British Army. This classic, original British longarm is an undated Enfield Pattern 1853 specimen, produced by the ‘Parker, Field & Sons’ firm, a private London arms facility in 1861 or 1862. Brass buttplate tang is stamped with the blockade runner’s manifest number “7442” and what appears to be a stamped letter “F” on the top of stock in front of the tang. There are still very scant traces of the original “J S / Anchor” inspector stamp on the bottom of stock behind the triggerguard tang.

In remarkable condition, this .577 caliber, single-shot, 3-band, muzzleloading rifle-musket measures a total length of 55” and features a 39” long barrel mated to a black walnut stock. Barrel, which is finished dark, is rifled with three strong grooves. The lockplate surface is dark gray / black and exhibits a mild peppery look from scattered fine rust pitting. No original colors remain. Lock markings bear “Parker Field & Sons / London” in front of the hammer and no stampings behind the hammer. Mechanics are strong and crisp. Barrel is missing its long range rear sight. Barrel surface appears to never have been cleaned and wears a mottled dark patina with scattered light pitting overall. The export proof marks and viewer’s marks on the left side of barrel breech are strong and clear. They exhibit a provisional proof mark, a gauge mark (25) for .577 caliber, viewer’s marks, and another gauge stamp.

Bore is dirty and could use a cleaning while the 3-groove rifling is visible. Upper swivel and upper barrel band is missing while the lower swivel remains fastened to the trigger guard. Buttplate, stock cap, trigger guard and the distinct side screw washers are all brass. The ramrod features a head that is slotted and knurled but the tip has lost its threading. Black walnut stock is in very good condition and exhibits a surface that appears lightly sanded and refinished. The ramrod channel in the stock bears a government viewer’s mark (X X). No cracks in stock but it has a moderate size chip behind the barrel tang. Does show minor dings, dents and light scuffs from age and use.

This original ‘attic find’ Confederate Enfield Pattern 1853 ‘Parker Field & Sons’ rifle-musket is as original as they come.

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