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SKU
LB1/210033
Enfield Whitworth Percussion Rifle 36" .451 Hexagonal
Whitworth Rifle features its hammer forged browned finish hexagonal barrel version, american walnut stock, with lock parts light colour case hardened finish.
$2,370.20
In stock
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In the year of 1854 Sir. Joseph Whitworth, was commisssioned 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". This model features its hammer forged browned finish hexagonal barrel version, american walnut stock, with lock parts light colour case hardened finish.
SKU | LB1/210033 |
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MSRP | 2370.2 |
Weight (LB) | 9.46 |
Action Type | Single shot |
Barrel Bore Diameter | 0.451" Hexagonal |
Barrel Contour | Round |
Barrel Finish | Blued steel |
Barrel Grooves | 6 |
Barrel Length (in) | 36" |
Barrel Twist & Rotation | RH 1x20" |
Buttplate/Pad | Brass |
Caliber | .451 |
Capacity | 1 |
Front Sight | Dovetail tunnel sight |
Forend Finish | Checkered walnut |
Hand Dominance | RH |
Ignition Type | Percussion |
New Arrival Product | No |
Manufacturer | Pedersoli |
UPC | 8029874029728 |
FFL Dealer Required | No |
Overall Length (in) | 51" |
Percussion Cap Type | Musket cap |
Rear Sight | Flip up ladder sight |
Recommended Bullet/Shot | 0.451 hexagonal |
Recommended Powder Load | 50-100 grains of blackpowder |
Stock Finish | Checkered walnut |
Taylor Tuning Option | Taylor tuning not available |
Trigger Type & Pull | Single trigger |
Triggerguard Finish | Brass |