therifleman
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- Jun 4, 2010
Hello,
I just purchased this rifle. I know little about 1853 Enfields except that it was the second most common firearm in the US Civil War. I have done a small bit of research. I was just looking for a little help on interpreting the markings on this gun. I was wondering if it might have been used in the Civil War and if so, which side?
Lockplate is standard, marked 1862/TOWER. Birmingham manufacture?
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I found this pretty interesting. Right before the first band there is a smoothe indent in the stock. I noticed that when I aimed and one-hand carried the rifle my left index finger fit into it snuggly. It is my belief that this is a result of consistent usage by the owners(s).
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/?action=view¤t=DSC_0592.jpg&newest=1
Engraved rhombus figure? On the stock.
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/?action=view¤t=DSC_0595.jpg&newest=1
Buttplate engraved "H?"
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/?action=view¤t=DSC_0594.jpg&newest=1
Muzzle cap marked 427
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/?action=view¤t=DSC_0597.jpg&newest=1
The gun also came with a bayonet and scabbard which are not original to the gun as the bayonet does not fit on it. Any info on these would be appreciated as well.
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/?action=view¤t=DSC_0603.jpg&newest=1
Blade has a number of markings. "CS" below a funny looking indent. Marked "L6," a crown above a "5" and an "E." Also a bird(?) above an "R."
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/?action=view¤t=DSC_0601.jpg&newest=1
scabbard is marked with a "WD" with another funky looking symbol with a "39" below it.
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/?action=view¤t=DSC_0602.jpg&newest=1
Thanks for the help!
I just purchased this rifle. I know little about 1853 Enfields except that it was the second most common firearm in the US Civil War. I have done a small bit of research. I was just looking for a little help on interpreting the markings on this gun. I was wondering if it might have been used in the Civil War and if so, which side?
Lockplate is standard, marked 1862/TOWER. Birmingham manufacture?
Expired Image Removed
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25 25 proofs
I found this pretty interesting. Right before the first band there is a smoothe indent in the stock. I noticed that when I aimed and one-hand carried the rifle my left index finger fit into it snuggly. It is my belief that this is a result of consistent usage by the owners(s).
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/?action=view¤t=DSC_0592.jpg&newest=1
Engraved rhombus figure? On the stock.
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/?action=view¤t=DSC_0595.jpg&newest=1
Buttplate engraved "H?"
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/?action=view¤t=DSC_0594.jpg&newest=1
Muzzle cap marked 427
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/?action=view¤t=DSC_0597.jpg&newest=1
The gun also came with a bayonet and scabbard which are not original to the gun as the bayonet does not fit on it. Any info on these would be appreciated as well.
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/?action=view¤t=DSC_0603.jpg&newest=1
Blade has a number of markings. "CS" below a funny looking indent. Marked "L6," a crown above a "5" and an "E." Also a bird(?) above an "R."
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/?action=view¤t=DSC_0601.jpg&newest=1
scabbard is marked with a "WD" with another funky looking symbol with a "39" below it.
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/kk190/Winimperial/?action=view¤t=DSC_0602.jpg&newest=1
Thanks for the help!
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