Pattern 1861 Enfield Musketoon
- Pattern 1861 Enfield Musketoon
Infobox Weapon
name=Pattern 1861 Enfield Musketoon
caption= Replica of a Pattern 1861 Enfield Musketoon.
origin= Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield, England
type= Musket
is_ranged= yes
is_bladed= yes
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used_by= England, United States of America, Confederate States of America
wars= American Civil War
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design_date= 1861
manufacturer= Royal Small Arms Factory
production_date= 1861-
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part_length= 30 in.
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cartridge= Black powder, Paper
caliber= .577
action= Percussion
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blade_type= sword bayonet, when equipped.
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The Pattern 1861 Enfield Musketoon was an alteration to the Pattern 1853 Enfield Musketoon. The alteration gave the Pattern 1861 a faster twist, which gave it more accuracy than the longer infantry rifle. In England, it was issued to artillery units, who required a weapon for personal defence. It was imported by the Confederacy and issued to artillery and cavalry units.
ee also
Pattern 1853 Enfield, a longer rifle musket of very similar design.
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