This rifle didn't build the British Empire but it helped maintain the foundation and paved the way for future firearms development. The Enfield Pattern 53 rifle, which had served the British Army well ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: The Pattern 53 proved effective against infantry, cavalry and even artillery positions alike. The era of the smoothbore musket—which had been “good enough” at ...

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** Great Britain’s Pattern 1853 ...

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** In 1853, Great Britain adopted the ...