A Fine Pattern 1853 Third Model Enfield 3 Band Rifle. 55” overall, 39”.577 three groove rifled barrel, Ordnance proofs and inspectors’ marks. Adjustable rear sight to 1000 yards. Border engraved lockplate with Crown VR, 1858, Tower and Ordnance markings. Walnut full stock with Pimlico 1863 roundel struck with sold out of service stamp, regulation brass furniture. Barrel with three screw retained bands. Butt plate tang engraved ‘V’ over ‘Sm II’ over ‘5’. Ramrod with straight shaft and jag. Brown leather sling and socket bayonet.
Dated 1858.
In good condition, good bore. Some original finish, bayonet lacks scabbard.
11th Corps Somerset Rifle Volunteers were raised 21st February 1860 at Stogursey. They moved headquarters to Nether Stowey in 1868 and were disbanded in 1873. They were included in the 2nd Admin Battalion (HQ Taunton).