Cavalry carbine or cut down ****?

[Blueyedevil]

Hi I am a new member and I stumbled upon this website while doing some research on two civil war weapons that I own . I don't know much but I've really been enjoying learning there's a great deal of information out on the web but I think I need the help of some experts and it seems like a lot of you folks know a lot more than I could ever hope to. I would like to post some pictures of an 1862 Enfield I have and see what everyone thinks.

 

[CMWinkler]

Welcome.

 

[Booner]

I would like to post some pictures of an 1862 Enfield I have and see what everyone thinks.

Post away!!!! We're waiting!!!

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

I'm looking forward to seeing your pictures.
Welcome aboard.

 

[originalrebelyell]

Welcome waiting to see your photo's also it sounds interesting.

 

[Booner]

and BTW, Welcome!

 

[Jobe Holiday]

Blueyedevil - Welcome to the site! I'm quite sure you will find many people here who are more than willing to share their knowledge with you.
J.

 

[Blueyedevil]

 

[Blueyedevil]

Well there they are...fire away!

 

[originalrebelyell]

It has been cut down at some time but it looks good.

 

[Blueyedevil]

What can you tell about it from the pics rebel?

 

[originalrebelyell]

I can't really tell about the stock markings looks to be in pretty good shape. Does the lock work. You need to get some oil on that rust though. Looks like it might have been cut down for a shot gun. Is there a bead front sight I can't tell from the photo.

 

[Booner]

Looks like it might have been cut down for a shot gun.

Any rifling in the barrel? I noticed that there are no sights on the rifle,

 

[Jobe Holiday]

Definitely a post-war modification to a civilian farm type shotgun.
J.

 

[Blueyedevil]

The lock and trigger are strong and still work. No there are no sights. I was wondering about the stamps in the wood, I cannot tell what they are...could be fleur de lis...could be letters...could be part of a crown...could be something else. Anybody know what the "F" on the butt plate means?

 

[originalrebelyell]

Not sure about the markings either.

 

[Jobe Holiday]

The letter "F" would most likely be attributed to a Company identification mark. It is not a British manufacturing mark. Although, to have it marked on the toe of the butt plate is rather odd as it is not readily visible for inventory purposes.
J.

 

[Blueyedevil]

I had read one place that it may mean Parker, Field & Son but I cannot find an identical mark anywhere on the web to corroborate this. Another site said that it may mean "Freed" . When I look at it, the mark is pretty bold and done with a punch, it is not carved. Through my investigation I learned that there was a blockade runner called "Fingal" did those ships mark their cargo? If so did they use marks like this? I have been doing quite a bit of searching and no one seems to know what to make of that particular mark or the two stamped in the wood. Is there a member on here who is particularly knowledgable in this area? I can seek them out or message them. I would like to get their input.

 

[Blueyedevil]

What do you guys think about this? I found it online while I was researching my gun. I was kinda hoping mine started life as one of these...

 

[Jobe Holiday]

The Fingal was merely the transport, all cargo was marked prior to loading. There are known arms in existence that are absolutely documented as having been delivered on the Fingal, none of them have the "F" as is seen on yours.
J.