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Re: .45 caliber Enfield
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Thanks for the info, Mike. It's quite possible that Caleb Huse picked some up on the used market. Unfortunately records are scarce and soldiers maddenly indefintite about exactly what they meant by "globe-sighted" or "small-bore" sharpshooter rifles. I am told elsewhere that fitting a Kerr barrel to an Enfield was fairly common for match work, alto Weller's rifle would seem to be one like you described.

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