The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle

The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the British Army, and gave the infantry a revolutionary increase in firepower. This title looks at the design, the history, the mechanics, and the use of this one of the most important firearms of the 19th century.

• | By (Author): Peter Smithurst
• | Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• | Publication Date: Jul 20, 2011
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 80 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1849084858
• | ISBN-13: 9781849084857