CIVIL WAR Antique UNION & CONFEDERATE Tower Marked P1858 ARTILLERY Carbine 1858 Dated 2-BAND Pattern 1858 .577 Caliber Carbine

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CIVIL WAR Antique UNION & CONFEDERATE Tower Marked P1858 ARTILLERY Carbine

1858 Dated 2-BAND Pattern 1858 .577 Caliber Carbine

Here we present an antique British Proofed Percussion Tower Marked Pattern 1858 Percussion Artillery Carbine made in 1858 in Birmingham, England. This pattern was used by the British Military between 1856 into the 1870’s. The Pattern 1853 family of percussion long arms that started with the “Enfield” Rifle Musket gave rise to a variety of specialty long arms, including the 21” barreled Pattern 1856 Cavalry Carbine with a captive rammer and the 24” barreled Artillery Carbine, which came in three variations which included the Pattern 1853, Pattern 1858 & Pattern 1861. The Artillery carbines were intended for troops that might have the need for a long arm but did not need to be encumbered with the weight and length of either the Pattern 1853 rifle-musket or the P1856, P1858 or P1860 rifles.

During the American Civil War, these guns were imported by both the Union and the Confederacy, but in very small numbers when compared to the importation of rifle muskets and rifles. U.S. Ordnance documents indicate that somewhere between 480 and 730 were imported by the US for use, but it is difficult to determine for sure, as the language in the Ordnance descriptions is somewhat vague. Southern importation was significantly greater, but still very small when compared to the importation of rifles and muskets. According to the Payne Papers, 1,620 artillery carbines were imported through the port of Wilmington, NC between July 19, 1863 and December 3 of 1864.

The Pattern 1853 was the second most widely used infantry weapon in the war, surpassed only by the Springfield Model 1861 Rifled Musket. The Confederates imported more Enfields during the course of the war than any other small arm, buying from private contractors and gun runners. It has been estimated that over 900,000 P1853 Enfields were imported into America and saw service in every major engagement of the war.

The overall condition is good. Original brown patina. Robust action. The bore is in good shape considering its age. Solid stock throughout. A toe chip has been repaired. “YEOMAN” is marked on the underside of the buttstock in front of the sling swivel. “1858” dated lock.

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Barrel is 24 inches.

Caliber: .577 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1800
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