British P-1853 Three Band Enfield type Rifle: Cleaned (Grade 1B) Fusee Spring & Cover This area is today covered

This area is today covered by what we know as Indonesia

The other side is inscribed Weidmannsheil translating to “Good Hunting”

There are multiple smiths using this name that we can find

The BGS existed from 1951 on and was split into Bundesgrenzschutz and army in 1956

• Guardsman's other ranks bearskin helmet with wicker cage liner and the correct graduated brass ring chinstrap

British P-1853 Three Band Enfield type Rifle: Cleaned (Grade 1B) Fusee Spring & Cover This area is today coveredOriginal Item: VERY limited quantity available, fewer than 50 pieces! Now, this is a perfect gun for a project! All of of the tough cleaning work has been done but after a thorough inspection we discovered that these were not quite up to our Grade 1 standards. Each has minor defects but they are priced $200 less! A little work, possibly a few replacement parts, and you will have a fabulous 150 year old piece of history. The P 1853 . 577 cal Percussion