Original U.S. Civil War Era British P-1853 Enfield Type Musket Half Stocked for Civilian Use - circa 1860 MG 42 the British Home Guard were

the British Home Guard were armed with almost anything that could be found

Here the 502nd went on the line facing the Rhine River south of Düsseldorf

The brass grip and knuckle guard blackening is still quite strong

Orange (Wet and Corn Snow)

while bright clean

Original U.S. Civil War Era British P-1853 Enfield Type Musket Half Stocked for Civilian Use - circa 1860 MG 42 the British Home Guard wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. This started out life as a standard British P 1853 Percussion Rifle Musket, probably imported for use in the Civil War with its markings removed. This was common when shipping arms to conflict areas, as suppliers did not want to be associated with the "losing" side. After the war was over, this Enfield was then cut down to half stock for Civilian use as a smooth bore fowling piece, or for possible trade to the