P53 Enfield Go Back to Rifled Musket Weapon: P53 EnfieldType: Rifled MusketCountry of Origin: United KingdomYear Adopted: 1853Caliber: .577 MinieAction: PercussionOverall Length (mm): 1240.0Weight (kg): 4.30Effective Range (m): 500The Pattern 1853 Enfield, or P53 Enfield, was a British muzzle-loading rifle-musket used extensively during the mid-19th century. Chambered in .577 caliber, it became the standard rifle of the British Army and was used in conflicts such as the Crimean War and the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Its rifled barrel improved accuracy over earlier smoothbore muskets. The P53 Enfield was widely praised for its range and accuracy, and it was one of the most advanced firearms of its time. It was also used by both Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War, where it became one of the most common infantry weapons on the battlefield. Though eventually replaced by breech-loading rifles, the P53 Enfield had a lasting impact on military firearms development. Its adoption by various armies and its use in major 19th-century conflicts cement its place as one of the most significant rifles of the era.Related Weapons: 1863 Remington Zouave Rifle GalleryNo Articles Found No Videos Found