{"product_id":"9781849084857-the-pattern-1853-enfield-rifle","title":"The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the British Army, and gave the infantry a revolutionary increase in firepower. This title looks at the design, the history, the mechanics, and the use of this one of the most important firearms of the 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the British Army, and gave the infantry a revolutionary increase in firepower.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst issued in 1853, the Enfield proved itself worthy during both the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny, where its long range, durability, and interchangeable parts made it a perfect campaign rifle. However, it was during the American Civil War that the Enfield saw the greatest use, with over a million rifles being sold to the armies of both the North and South. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis title takes an in-depth look at the design, the history, the mechanics, and the use of one of the most important firearms of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56449883275638,"sku":"9781849084857","price":15.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_28423536.jpg?v=1760446837","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781849084857-the-pattern-1853-enfield-rifle","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}