Taylors & Company Enfield Whitworth .451 Cal Percussion Rifle - Historical Accuracy and Power with Classic - 210033

The Whitworth Rifle, renowned for its historical significance and exceptional performance, features a hammer-forged browned finish hexagonal barrel and an American walnut stock. In 1854, Sir Joseph Whitworth was commissioned by the English War Office to design a rifle to replace the Enfield Pattern 53. His creation was a .451 caliber rifle with a distinctive hexagonal bore profile. During testing in 1859, the rifle surpassed all competitors, impressing Queen Victoria by enabling accurate hits at 366 meters (400 yd) during the inaugural meeting of the British Rifle Association. It gained further renown during the American Civil War, where it was favored by Confederate sharpshooters, earning them the nickname "Whitworth Sharpshooters." This model faithfully replicates its historical design, featuring light-colored case-hardened finish on its lock parts, capturing the essence of its formidable legacy.