Old hand at collecting but very new to CW-era Enfields. This is the first one I've really dug into and I've hit a roadblock. Hoping someone will recognize a half-struck stock marking that can illuminate the history of the piece. It's a "...&Co" under a crown. Only broad arrow on any component is the nipple protector. Musket looks untouched and all of the assembly "hash marks" are matching down to the screws. Only part I did not remove was the trigger assembly which didn't want to pop out and I was not interested in forcing it. My impression thus far is that this musket must have been assembled by one of the smaller firms.
My copy of The English Connection was delivered yesterday and scanned through the Confederate viewer marks without seeing anything that would match. Perhaps a Federal purchase?
Eager to learn more about this piece. I've long desired an unmolested P53 and I think this is a keeper...
I will post a more complete photo set below, here is the marking in question:
My copy of The English Connection was delivered yesterday and scanned through the Confederate viewer marks without seeing anything that would match. Perhaps a Federal purchase?
Eager to learn more about this piece. I've long desired an unmolested P53 and I think this is a keeper...
I will post a more complete photo set below, here is the marking in question: