Hi All,
I have taken in an old 1861 dated Pattern 1853 Enfield (Tower) Musket. Looks to be all original, and I have posed pictures of some markings under the barrel and lock. The musket is well used and pitted, so there are no barrel marking still visible. I welcome any information on its make, etc.

It has what appears to be a real old inlaid brass tang repair (on top of the tang) ending in a botched screw head holding the trigger guard. I cannot make out whether there is a screw passing through the tang, and the relationship between the diamond atop the tang and the trigger guard screw below; if there is any relationship. Any thoughts?

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