The Pattern 1853 rifle or "Three Band Enfield" was the main muzzle loading rifle of the Victorian Era British Army and was the second most widely used rifle during the American Civil War. The outside of the lock is marked with St. Edward's Crown over "TOWER" at the rear and "BARNETT/LONDON" at the center, and the inside has "J E" and "PRITCHETT." The lock has London private proofs. The stock has "J. NIX" stamped on the right just ahead of the butt. There are some other small markings throughout. It has mostly standard features.

Marked with "POTTS & HUNT/LONDON" on the outside of the lock, "P&H" on the underside of the lock, and British proofs on the barrel. Standard 1853 features.