Firearms

Enfield Pattern 1856 Short Rifle

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

The Enfield Pattern 1856 Short Rifle is a united kingdom-made percussion rifle chambered in .577 Percussion, introduced in 1856. Primary use: collector.

Type: Rifle

Action: Percussion

Caliber: .577 Percussion

Capacity: 1

Year introduced: 1856, United Kingdom

Weight: 136 oz

Overall length: 44.5"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: collector