An Enfield 1856 Cavalry Carbine. 37” overall, 21” round barrel with .577 three groove rifling, folding two leaf rear sight of 200 & 300 yards with Ordnance view & proof marks. Flat side lock with crowned VR at the tail & ‘1861Tower’ on the lockplate with Ordnance mark, nipple protector on a chain. Walnut full stock to 1” of the muzzle, Birmingham 1861 roundel to butt, inspectors marks behind the trigger guard tang, regulation brass mounts comprising trigger guard, sling bar, two Baddeley bands & original iron swivel ramrod.
Dated 1861
Also known as the 'East India Pattern'. In very good condition with all original finish and mint bore.