States who are parties thereto have the right, and are in duty bound. Which is a good thing, because obviously they are the most common civil war relic that we find. The barrel is decorated with gold filled confederate states on the right side of barrel, confederate battles on the left side of barrel and crossed confederate flags with deo vindice in riband at the breech. Confederate m rifle enfield the m rifle enfield musket is one of the civil wars better known rare guns. The enfield riflemusket was preferred by confederate sharpshooters, including south carolina sgt.
This monograph examines the specific markings found on british pattern 1853 riflemuskets and short rifle derivatives purchased by the confederacy. Nonetheless, hardees book was produced in a huge variety of editions during the war, often for different types of infantry. My only complaint is that it covers only a few enfields. Nearly one million enfieldpattern riflemuskets were imported by. The confederate enfield the confederate enfield 9780615774930 by knott, steven w. Knott wrote the confederate enfield the confederate enfield, which can be purchased at a lower price at. Hardee later to become a confederate lieutenant general updated it to include information on rifles, but he still assumed the use of linear formations in the book. I have read the confederate enfield monograph with 56 pages it couldnt really be called a book. This a london made, confederate used single band enfield rifle, picked up off the battlefield at fredericksburg. The confederate reprint company specializes in providing primary source literature relating to the antebellum, war between the states, and reconstruction periods of american history. He was made the head of all the armories in december, 1861 serving the confederacy, that produced enfields but without the royal small arms manufactory marking. Birmingham tower the sling shown in these photos is not period correct. Enfield civil war for sale collectibles online daily.
Steve knotts book, the confederate enfield is an absolute must have for anyone interested in the american civil war. The gun is typical of the confederate enfields that were actually issued and saw battle usage. Rifles in the american civil war news newspapers books scholar jstor june 2017. Rare identified enfield of a confederate soldier killed in action at gettysburg. Wish the authors could expand it to 500 glossy pages and to a coffee table book size. This is very late 1864 dated confederate imported enfield pattern 56 cavalry carbine with the rare and mysterious anchor s symbol on the wood just in front of the top of the buttplate. Barnett model 1853 enfield percussion rifle musket nra museums. Anything you want to know about enfield rifles the confederacy bought and received is discussed. List of weapons in the american civil war wikipedia. Im currently assuming right now that it is original and that the 3digit number indicates confederate use. Unidentified soldier in confederate uniform with 3band. He brought with him plans for the enfield rifle along with some good connections to the english arms manufacturers. Enfield and springfield rifles were the primary infantry arms in the army of northern virginia during the second half. Crown behind hammer on lock plate with the date 1861 tower, inside locke.
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. Confederate p1853 enfield rifle with rare anchor s marking lot 303. If the author was to expand it to around 300 pages and pack it with information and pictures, then it would be a landmark study of the confederate enfields. Personally speaking, to find a confederate enfield in this condition is not something we encounter on the market very often. Ive dug over 300 of them in the last two years, and was just telling a friend that just dug his first that digging them never. The british enfield riflemusket played a significant role in the civil war. The enfield rifle musket the southern contract english enfield pattern muskets were both the most widely issued and well liked of all the imported arms used by both sides in the war for southern independence. 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.
The enfield pattern 1853 riflemusket also known as the pattern 1853 enfield, p53 enfield, and enfield riflemusket was a. It is simply a supercrisp rifle with great markings and an incredible untouched patina. A classic confederate imported enfield rifled musket in. Ep bond confederate enfield copied off an original from the. Im wondering if anyone has ever seen an example like this, as most civil war era enfields are two or three been rifles. B stuart, commanding general of the army of northern virginias cavalry, to arm his men and in late 1862 he asked that his troops rifles be exchanged for the artillery carbines that were in the hands of the infantry. 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 carolina are all. The enfield rifle musket the southern contract by tony beck.
These arms were a standard of the british army in the years before the american civil war. American rifleman english enfields in confederate service. During the american civil war, an assortment of small arms found their way onto the battlefield. This excellent book states that the confederate buying agents, josiah gorgas and caleb huse purchased over 350,000 european rifles between 1861 and 1865, over 250,000 of these were the percussion enfield rifled muskets and 100,000 were austrian percussion arms. All firearms are sold as collectors items only we do not accept responsibility as to the shooting safety or reliability of any antique firearm.
Measuring, identifying and collecting dug civil war bullets. After his stay in enfield england, he returned to the states in 1860. Pattern 1853 enfield, the enfield 1853 rifled musket was used by both the north and the south in the american civil war, and. The photography is excellent and i have no complaints. The confederate enfield new revised edition horse soldier. Founded in 1973, nstcw is the first and finest periodical dedicated to the collectors, relic hunters, researchers. Reference book the confederate enfield by knott horse soldier.
A scarce confederate gun in very high condition gun. The pattern 1853, third model above was the most common in confederate hands. Pattern 1853 enfield rifled musket second type manufactured in 1861. May 31, 2018 they hired him in 1855 to come to england and he set up their enfield rifle factory.
The american civil war, fought between the union and confederate forces, took place from. This weapon, using the minie ball, was a lethal weapon, a great improvement over. Confederate p 1853 enfield rifle with rare anchor s. I dig way more bullets than wheat cents, for example. Confederate marked enfield p53 musket this is a very nice untouched example of a confederate pattern 1853 three band rifled musket manufactured by barnett of london. The confederate enfield the confederate enfield abebooks knott, steven w 0615774938. The most widely used was the british pattern 1853 enfield riflemusket because it was accurate and well made. Organized at richmond, virginia in 1896, the scv continues to serve as a historical, patriotic, and nonpolitical organization dedicated to ensuring that a true history of the 18611865 period is. Aug 27, 20 this past weekend i got a chance to read a monograph on confederate enfields. This affordable book studies the both the confederate enfield and lemat revolver. C, back of hammer e 8, 8 also on lock plate behind hammer. Page 20 states are parties, as limited by the plain sense and intention of the instrument constituting that compact. Firepower from abroad, the confederate enfield and lemat. I think the best way i can put it, tom summarized, was what i was once told that a confederate prisoner said to his union captor.
Jan 01, 1979 the confederate nation, 18611865 book. The scv is the direct heir of the united confederate veterans, and the oldest hereditary organization for male descendants of confederate soldiers. Editors martinez political science, kennesaw state univ. It is a soft cover publication with large, color photographs of confederate enfields and their markings. This book examines the specific markings found on british pattern 1853 riflemuskets and short rifle derivatives purchased by the confederacy. For some reason, a considerable percentage of these guns show up with their rear sights missing and a button tipped ramrod, which is more than likely an arsenal or depot replacement. This is a terrific book and i love the richdetailed photographs that are printed throughout the work. This is a confederate imported enfield model 1853 riflemusket with the coveted marking of the confederate js over anchor mark on the wood stamped behind the trigger guard. Mar 22, 2016 one of my favorite things to dig in middle tennessee are bullets. This is a limited edition 1853 enfield rifle with a.
Ep bond confederate enfield copied off an original from the blockade runner gladiator the p1853 enfield is probably the most reproduced military musket in the world. Our inventory of reprints of rare confederate books and southern history books is one. I was cleaning off the paint with canola oil and cornmeal in doing this they covered up the serial number. There is an excellent book on this subject titled the confederate enfield by capt. New monograph on confederate enfields british militaria forums. Current consensus within the community of american civil war arms historians and. All firearms are described as accurately as possible. The confederate enfield and the lemat revolver 18611863 with new data on a variety of confederate small arms man at arms monograph series no. Knott 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
The subject of this book, the pattern 1853 enfield rifle, is worthy of interest. Confederate 1853 pattern enfields best reference book. The confederate veteran magazine 1919 volume xxvii vol 27 by margaret crowther and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This publication published in 20 tells the story about how the trade worked and was carried out. In fact, there is a closeup of the lockplate area of this rifle pictured in the book on page 102 of the book. Lee surrendered at appomattox, benson walked homeand took. Confederate sharpshooter berry benson and his enfield. The citations for all this are in the section on the enfield cartridge in the unfinished fight.
This came from corky hueys collection several years ago, who was an advanced civil war collector and authority on confederate marked english weapons. Both sides imported large quantities of european firearms to assist them in arming their troops. E e cd o 0 3 e pattern 1853 enfield riflemusket, third model o 50 02 01. They are easily the most commonly encountered weapon on the modern civil war reena. 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 carolina are all covered. This monograph examines the specific markings found on british pattern 1853 riflemuskets. Steve presents the story of the most celebrated confederate rifle and bolsters his narrative with inspiring photography.
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