| Pattern 1861 Enfield Musketoon | |
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Replica of a Pattern 1861 Enfield Musketoon. |
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| Type | Musketoon |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| Used by | United Kingdom, United States of America, Confederate States of America |
| Wars | American Civil War |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1861 |
| Manufacturer | Royal Small Arms Factory |
| Produced | 1861- |
| Specifications | |
| Barrel length | 30 in. |
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| Cartridge | Black powder, Paper |
| Caliber | .577 |
| Action | Percussion |
| Blade type | sword bayonet, when equipped. |
The Pattern 1861 Enfield Musketoon was an alteration to the Pattern 1853 Enfield Musketoon. The alteration gave the Pattern 1861 a faster twist, which gave it more accuracy than the longer infantry rifle. In the British Army, it was issued to artillery units, who required a weapon for personal defence. It was imported by the Confederacy and issued to artillery and cavalry units. It was used for its maneuverability.
Pattern 1853 Enfield, a longer rifle musket of very similar design.