Pedersoli Whitworth 1853 Enfield 3-band .45 Caliber 36" Barrel Muzzle loader

Pedersoli Enfield 3-Band 1853 Whitworth .45 cal

In the year 1854 Sir. Joseph Whitworth, was

commissioned by the english war office to design a

rifle to replace the enfield pattern 53, he started to

work on a .451 caliber rifle, equipped with a barrel

having a hexagonal bore profile. The rifle created

outperformed all competitors during the tests made

in 1859 and enabling the queen Victoria to easily hit

a target at 366 meters (400 yards), during the first

meeting of the British Rifle Association. Also used

during the American Civil War, the rifle equipped the

sharpshooters of the confederate army, hence the name

“Whitworth Sharpshooters”. Our company is glad to

offer its hammer forged browned finish hexagonal

barrel version, american walnut stock, with lock parts

light colour case hardened finish.



Model: S.181-451

Caliber: .45

Twist: 1:20

Barrel Length: 36"

Over all Length: 51

Weight: 9.5lbs.

Manufacturer: Pedersoli
Model: S.181-451