{"product_id":"original-british-pattern-1851-victoria-carbine-by-enfield-dated-1846","title":"Original British Pattern 1851 Victoria Carbine by Enfield - Dated 1846","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original side lock Percussion British Army issue saddle ring cavalry carbine introduced in 1851 with an earlier Enfield marked side-action lock, plain barrel, musket stock and furniture. More substantially built than the earlier back action (Type 1) and side lock (Type 2) of the 1840s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese carbines were heavier grade with 26-inch barrels and were intended for use by British Army regulars. Retaining the trapped \"swivel ramrod\" system, these were much easier to load while on horseback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe side action lock is marked with a \u003cstrong\u003eCrown over V.R. \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cb\u003e ENFIELD 1846\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a classic firearm well illustrated and explained in David Hardin's wonderful work \u003cem\u003eAN INTRODUCTION TO EAST INDIA COMPANY SMALLARMS\u003c\/em\u003e, shown on pages 106-107. This book explains the EIC version while this is a British Military version without any Indian or Nepalese markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicely cleaned and offered in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: 1850s\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .75\"\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Cap and Ball\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 26 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 41 1\/2 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Side Action Percussion Lock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26168192005,"sku":"ON9250","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/on9250__01.jpg?v=1603305075","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-pattern-1851-victoria-carbine-by-enfield-dated-1846","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}