P53 1862 Enfield

[Enfield25]

My screen name has Enfield, but really don't know that much about them. but I was just looking at this rifle when I signed up here. Anyone know about the "J Smith" stamp on the underside of the stock?

 

[Craig L Barry]

That would be the name of the gunmaker, the firm in charge of "setting up" the arm. If I had to guess, J Smith was probably Joseph Smith in business from 1851-1895. The firm is listed as a Gun and Pistol maker in Birmingham and also a gun lock/barrel maker. The firm had premises at 28 Loveday Street,1851-1859 then 28 & 29 Loveday Street, 1860-1895 which was in the Birmingham Gun Quarter.

 

[JOHN42768]

My screen name has Enfield, but really don't know that much about them. but I was just looking at this rifle when I signed up here. Anyone know about the "J Smith" stamp on the underside of the stock? View attachment 409166View attachment 409168View attachment 409169

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