The Traditions® 1853 Enfield Rifled Musket Kit is made for the serious hunter or re-enacter. The 1853 Enfield maintains the classic styling and handling of the time-honored Musket, while offering great performance and affordability. This Enfield Kit comes in a .58 caliber with a 1:66 twist barrel, perfect for maxi or round ball shooters. Features include a high quality, premium metallic finish and hand-oiled gloss wood stock, a 39" blued steel barrel with an adjustable rear sight and fixed front sight. The barrel is triple strapped for with steel bands for added strength. The 1853 Enfield is approved by the North-South Skirmish Association (N-SSA).

One of the best ways to get a real hands-on muzzleloading experience is to build a rifle yourself. Easy to read instructions guide you through the building process to a finished product. There is no greater feeling of accomplishment than knowing you built a fully functional rifle for shooting or display.

The Traditions Enfield 1853 Musket Kit comes with a percussion cap ignition and boasts high-visibility open sights. The musket features a locking hooked breech for easy barrel cleaning and removal. The 1853 Enfield features a smooth single-action trigger in an ormate trigger-guard. The rifle also comes complete with classic metal embellishments and inlaid solid metal butt plate. The Traditions™ 1853 Enfield Musket Kit is a .58 caliber percussion rifle sporting a 39" rifled barrel and custom metal ramrod. The musket has an overall length of 55" and weighs in at 8.8 lbs.