Chiappa 1853 Enfield 3-Band .58 Cal Percussion Muzzleloader, 39 in Barrel, Blued/Brass, Italian Reproduction with Bayonet
This Armi Chiappa 1853 Enfield 3-Band is a faithful Italian-made reproduction of the classic infantry musket, featuring a 39-inch blued steel barrel, color case-hardened lock and hammer, and brass furniture. It includes a 21-inch socket bayonet with scabbard and frog, and carries Gardone V.T. and C.I.P. proof marks. Marked "1853 ENFIELD" on the lock and "BLACK POWDER ONLY CAL .58" on the barrel, it presents an authentic, well-specified pattern with approximately 55-inch overall length.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle shows heavy signs of prior use with noticeable handling marks on the wood, metal, and brass furniture. Wear is present on the blued and brass surfaces consistent with frequent handling.
What’s Included
- 21 in socket bayonet with broad, leaf-shaped blade and locking ring
- Leather bayonet scabbard with brass tip and belt frog
Built by Armi Chiappa in Italy, this 1853 Enfield 3-Band reproduction follows the classic infantry configuration with a 39-inch rifled steel barrel and approximately 55-inch overall length. The external hammer, percussion cap, single-shot action mirrors the original pattern for period-correct operation and handling.
The lockplate is stamped "1853 ENFIELD," and the barrel is marked "BLACK POWDER ONLY CAL .58." Proofs include the Gardone V.T. proof house star-over-crest, star over PN black-powder proof, and a boxed C.I.P. mark, confirming regulated proofing for black powder use.
Construction details include a blued barrel, color case-hardened lock and hammer, and brass furniture throughout: buttplate, trigger guard, nose cap, ramrod pipes, and oval escutcheons. The full-length wood stock features sling swivels, and the length of pull measures 13.5 inches.
Sighting equipment is true to pattern, with a block front sight and an Enfield-style flip-up ladder rear sight. The barrel uses a three-groove rifling form with a slow 1:65–1:66 twist. The serial number is located on the barrel flat at the breech.
This example includes a period-correct style 21-inch socket bayonet with locking ring and a leather scabbard fitted with a brass tip and belt frog, rounding out a complete infantry-style set.