Pattern 1853 Enfield

Look on the barrel breech across from the bolster. You will see some proof marks there but also either a "24" or a "25."
Will do on my next visit or will ask my father to check the next time I call.
 
While the Enfield was often considered a "Southern" rifle, so many were issued to Federal troops that the US issued ammo in .577 with crates marked for both Enfield and Springfield rifles.

Jim
 
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