Taylors and Co Enfield Whitworth Features The Taylors and Co Enfield Whitworth reproduces Sir Joseph Whitworth s 1850s sharpshooter rifle built by Pedersoli with a hammer forged hexagonal bore barrel that mirrors the original design commissioned to outshoot the Enfield Pattern 53. That hexagonal profile and the 1:20 twist rate were what let the original rifle hit targets at 400 yards during early British Rifle Association trials and this musket carries the same slow spin for long stable flight on an elongated projectile. A single shot musket ignition system keeps the loading process true to the era with the 36 barrel and 51 overall length giving the rifle a long sight radius for precise aiming. The dovetail tunnel front sight paired with a flip up ladder rear sight lets a shooter dial in elevation for extended range work just as the Confederate sharpshooters who carried the original Whitworth during the Civil War once did. A fixed stock in checkered walnut gives the musket a traditional look and a stable secure hold under recoil while the color case hardened receiver and brass butt pad add period correct detailing that sets this rifle apart from plain production muzzleloaders. The barrel s browned finish protects the steel while keeping the low-glare traditional appearance collectors and reenactors expect from a historically accurate build. At 9.46 lbs the rifle carries enough heft to tame recoil and steady long-range shots without becoming unwieldy in the field or on the line. Whether used for black powder cartridge matches historical reenactment or long-range muzzleloading competition this Enfield Whitworth brings a well-documented 19th century design to the modern shooter. Taylors and Co Enfield Whitworth Specifications Manufacturer: Taylors and Co Model: Enfield Whitworth Caliber: .50 Caliber Capacity: 1 Action: Single Shot Ignition: Musket Barrel Length: 36 Barrel Material: Steel Barrel Finish: Browned Twist Rate: 1:20 Grooves: 6 Receiver Finish: Color Case Hardened Stock Material: Wood Stock Description: Fixed Stock Finish: Checkered Walnut Butt Pad: Brass Sights: Dovetail Tunnel Front / Flip Up Ladder Rear Overall Length: 51 Weight: 9.46 lbs Available At: GrabAGun