Unit history premier site for researching your civil war. May 22, 2016 ive read posts on markings found on confederate enfield butt plates and see 4 numeral numbers, a letter and a number combinations,but nothing like this. It is a soft cover publication with large, color photographs of confederate enfields and their markings. Miscellaneous relics army of tennessee relics confederate. Army of tennessee authentic civil war relics knoxville, tn. Steve presents the story of the most celebrated confederate rifle and bolsters his narrative with inspiring photography. This fine sling is a great addition to any p53 enfield, but especially for your todd watts defarbed enfield, both london and birmingham varients. Nearly one million enfield pattern riflemuskets were imported by both the north and the south, making these the secondmost widely used infantry long arm of the civil war. Unidentified soldier in confederate uniform with 3band enfield rifle and knife. The civil war soldiers and sailors system currently contains the records of approximately 18,000 african american sailors, though additional records. Threatened by the fall of that city early in the war, their manufacturing operation was moved to athens, georgia in 1862. Confederate enfield bullet from blockade runner modern. Here is a brief summary of the units history with some errors as given in units of the confederate states army, by joseph h.
In fact, there is a closeup of the lockplate area of this rifle pictured in the book on page 102 of the book. Smithsonian institution, to solicit for its library the gift of books, pam phlets, or articles. Steve knotts book, the confederate enfield is an absolute must have for anyone interested in the american civil war. The book is lavishly illustrated with color photography and recently discovered period illustrations never before published, and is strongly recommended for readers with an interest in all aspects of blockade running and english arms and accoutrements used by the southern confederacy during the. It was used by confederate cavalrymen during the u. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle weapon book 10 kindle edition by smithurst, peter. Offered here is an exceptional condition pattern 1853 type iii enfield rifle musket is in very fine to near excellent condition. For fifty years he was a worker in the sunday school.
About excellent pattern 1853 enfield rifle musket featured. This affordable book studies the both the confederate enfield and lemat revolver. The confederate enfield new revised edition horse soldier. In october 1853, mr later sir john anderson, the chief engineer. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle weapon book 10 ebook. Civil war muskets and riflesfall creek suttlery lds. You will find this bullet to be in good dug condition with minor damage to its backside. In addition there is a photograph of the proof marks of this known confederate soldiers rifle on the title page of the book which are completely identical to those on this weapon. Holloway also noted that many of the rifles were crudely built. The musketry books also recommended that, whenever the grease around the bullet appears to be melted away, or otherwise removed from the.
Reference book the confederate enfield by knott horse soldier. For decades, historians and arms collectors have been debating the origins of these american enfields to determine who made them. It was also a time when relatively few collectors and dealers knew about confederate markings. The british enfield musket saw extensive service during the civil war. New monograph on confederate enfields british militaria. This weapon was used in large numbers by both the blue and gray armies, but it quickly became the standard confederate arm. Defarb enfield muskets blockade runner civil war sutler. The cook and brother firm was established in new orleans at the outbreak of the civil war. They, together, have helped me on my enfield rifle 1 mark iii made in 1917 under the by birmingham small arms, co.
Barnett model 1853 enfield percussion rifle musket nra museums. Echoes of the english civil war run through nottinghamshire. Kerrs patent revolver was an unusual 5shot singleaction revolver manufactured from 1859 to 1866 by the london armoury company. The confederate enfield and the le mat revolver 18611863 with new data on a variety of confederate. Sep 12, 2019 an awardwinning boston historian and author has written a book about the civil war that hit stores this week like a shell fired from a 3inch muzzleloading rifle. Found many years ago by bill erquit in the wake of the atlanta campaign. They are easily the most commonly encountered weapon on the modern civil war reenactment battlefield.
Holloway notes several m rifles exist that were stamped with watsons cartouche. Adorned with brass studs and highly decorated leather straps. This is the distinctive mark of isaac curtis, a confederate inspector who worked for j. The book is lavishly illustrated with color photography and recently discovered period illustrations never before published, and is strongly recommended for readers with an interest in all aspects of blockade running and english arms and accoutrements used by the southern confederacy during the american civil war. These confederate marked and used guns can still be found occasionally and at a fraction of the cost of the. This confederate enfield bullet with wood plug recovered from the english steamer modern greece by diver bill epperson of north carolina. Otherwise, the book is in near mint shape, with no other damage. Yet, there has never been a perfect, 100% historically accurate enfield offered by any of the big brands. This monograph examines the specific markings found on british pattern 1853 riflemuskets and short rifle derivatives purchased by the confederacy. Firepower from abroad, the confederate enfield and lemat.
The brass martingale features a federal eagle surrounded by a floral border. Ed holloway, in his book confederate longarms and pistols makes a good case that the m rifle was built by english gunmaker walter watson in fayetteville, nc, for the confederate firm murdock morrison thus explaining the m stamped on the lock plate. An identical short rifle edition of this same weapon, dated 1862, appears on the cover of the confederate enfield by captain steven w. New monograph on confederate enfields british militaria forums.
This musket features a case colored percussion lock, blued barrel bands and the correct style screws. Taking place on derry mount later named standard hill just outside nottingham castle, the event effectively marked the beginning of the civil war. A bullet identified in the nstcw magazine civil war in the west pt 2. Specifics features include over 60 color photos of confederate enfields and related. These cavity markings are found on bullets run through the federal blockade from england. Id like to get the book the english connection, or the british connection but cant afford it right now. Unfortunately, most of these arms cannot be distinguished from their yankee imported brethren. Lees army of northern virginia during the american civil war. However, some can be positively identified as confederate imports.
This version is a well balanced piece with an oil finished stock of american walnut as per the original. Nov 20, 2012 he was among,the first in nottingham to take up the question of the better housing of the poor in a practical form. My only complaint is that it covers only a few enfields. Possible confederate enfield 53 british militaria forums. All in all, this an exceptionally nice for a confederate pattern 53 enfield rifle. These markings can be verified in the wonderful soft cover book the confederate enfield by capt. Jul 07, 2016 the british enfield riflemusket played a significant role in the civil war. One of the two finest muzzle loading long arms used during the civil war was the model 1853 enfield riflemusket. While the gun itself bears no specific mark that indicates that it was a confederate purchase, a confederate inventory control numbered ramrod is in the ramrod channel under the barrel. Viewer inspector cartouches, supplier logos, property marks, and inventory control numbers used by. This likely refers to the supplier sinclair, hamilton and company. The kerr revolvers sold to the confederacy were said by william edwards in his book civil war guns to be those between serial numbers 3,000 and 10,000, but earlier serial numbers are thought by collectors to have also been shipped to the south, and there are no good records to show the exact number sold to the confederate buyers. About excellent pattern 1853 enfield rifle musket featured on the. Crute, jr 7th sc infantry battalion also called enfield rifles was organized in january, 1862, with eight companies.
The most widely used was the british pattern 1853 enfield riflemusket because it was accurate and well made. In the early hours of june 27th, 1862 the modern greece, a blockade runner, was attempting to deliver weapons and ammunition to the confederate troops and ran aground off fort fisher, nc while being fired upon by the us navy. We are pleased to offer an english pattern 1853 enfield as issued to and used by the confederate states during the u. Viewer inspector cartouches, supplier logos, property marks, and inventory control numbers used by the war department and the states of georgia, north carolina, louisiana, and south. These are replicas of confederate copies of the british enfield cartridge, using the 1855 pattern. The confederate forces found themselves in a dilemma during the onset of the war. This specific isbn edition is currently not available. This book examines the specific markings found on british pattern 1853 riflemuskets and short rifle derivatives purchased by the confederacy.
The development of the royal small arms factory enfield lock. Rare identified enfield of a confederate soldier killed in action at gettysburg. The value of 1 reward night is the average price of the 10 stamps you collect. Until a verified original british enfield rifle sling with us civil war provenance is found marked s. This monograph examines specific markings found on british pattern 1853 riflemuskets and short rifle derivatives purchased by the confederacy. Nottingham, leicester, northampton, huntingdon, cambridge. Steve knotts book, the confederate enfield is an absolute must have for. It was in nottingham on 22 august 1642, that charles i raised his royal standard as a signal for his supporters to rally to his side.
This is a terrific book and i love the richdetailed photographs that are printed throughout the work. Anne enfield, died 1865, aged sixtyfour, was the wife of william enfield, and daughter of matthew needham. The battle of haws shop or enon church was fought on may 28, 1864, in hanover county, virginia, as part of union lt. This past weekend i got a chance to read a monograph on confederate enfields. Unidentified soldier in confederate uniform with 3band enfield rifle. Lees army of northern virginia during the american civil war grant abandoned the stalemate following the battle of north anna may 2326 by once again swinging widely around lees right flank. While the gun itself bears no specific mark that indicates that it was a confederate purchase, a confederate inventory.
This confederate bowie knives civil war csa fighting dagger cutlass reference book is in near mint, unread condition, with only some light scattered storage wear evident most pictured. Contains minor corrections from the first edition, as well as a new page on imported cartridges. Knott this monograph examines the specific markings found on british pattern 1853 riflemuskets and short rifle derivatives purchased by the confederacy. Arms and equipment of the confederacy by time life, page 45. Wish the authors could expand it to 500 glossy pages and to a coffee table book size. This had to belong to a high ranking officer and surely saw service in the civil war. For reference in this description we refer to the english connection by pritchard and huey, a 2014 book, 608 pages of information photograph and information on the arms and material as supplied to the csa by great britian. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in nottinghamshire, uk. Possible confederate enfield pattern 1853 american civil. About excellent pattern 1853 enfield rifle musket featured on. The stock is of walnut and the ramrod of the enfield pattern with knurled and slotted head. Personally speaking, to find a confederate enfield in this condition is not something we encounter on the market very often. Jan 01, 20 steve knotts book, the confederate enfield is an absolute must have for anyone interested in the american civil war. Byron recalled and burned many copies because the rev.
The enfield pattern musket was widely used by the british during the crimean war and by confederate ranks during the american civil war. Civil war period or slightly earlier and in remarkable condition. Confederate m rifle enfield the m rifle enfield musket is one of the civil wars better known rare guns. American rifleman english enfields in confederate service. This was a british arms broker company that had contracts to supply enfields to the confederacy in 1861. Stateshistory civil war, 18611865military personnel confederate. Many were manufactured specifically for export to arm the union and confederate armies, and they saw action from early 1862 through appomattox and bentonville. Seven of these revolvers were held by the new zealand colonial defence force in 1863 and were issued to the famous forest rangers at the start of the campaign to push maori rebels out of the auckland. I just looked thru my 3 skennerton books, the broad arrow book, the small arms identification series book on the. Blockade runner civil war sutler suttlery armisport. Jan 24, 2019 some of the more noteworthy arms rsaf enfield designed andor manufactured include the muzzleloaded 1853 enfield pattern musket, which used the minie ball.
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