Original British Military Pattern P-1860 Enfield 2 Band Short Rifle - Crown V.R. 1869 Antique Long Guns His retirement came just before

His retirement came just before the beginning of the Korean War in which naval aviation from carriers played a significant role

The overall length with scabbard is 12”

All helmets vary in condition and are complete with liners except for the German paratrooper helmet

Close inspection indicates that this indeed the case

We know this because our British Company (now closed) Fire-Power International Limited purchased them in a Ministry of Defense Tender

Original British Military Pattern P-1860 Enfield 2 Band Short Rifle - Crown V.R. 1869 Antique Long Guns His retirement came just beforeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a high condition fine example of the 2nd Model Pattern 1860 Enfield Short Rifle Musket, as produced in England with brass butt plate, trigger guard and nose cap. The "two band" short rifle was first introduced in 1856 (P 1856), and was updated in 1860 with 5 groove "fast twist" rifling, and again in 1861 with the recessed screw "Baddeley" bands, as with the 4th Model of the Long rifle. With the 5 groove