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