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The P53 Enfield Rifle-Musket: Platoon Exercise c. 1859
British Muzzleloaders
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Although I have covered the functioning of the Enfield paper cartridge in detail, this clip will examine the actual drill taught to British and Empire soldiers for the use of their P53 Rifle-Muskets circa 1859 (Loading and firing)
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