Discussion P53 Gun Smith Question

[Papabyrd]

I have aP53 Enfield in my collection that has a maker's name of ROSE'S under the barrel. I have found Rose Brothers listed as British Gun makers in the 1860s so I assume this is their mark. Also the name Marson (can't make out the letter in front of Marson) on the inside of the lock plate. Also found a Marson listed in The English Connection. Do any of you P.53 experts know if either of these makers had any ties to the Confederacy? The rifle has no Confederate stamps or markings I can find. Thanks in advance for your info.

 

[Jeff in Ohio]

These are marks of the maker of the part and not the maker or seller of your Enfield and so is not a clue to where the arm was sold.

 

[johan_steele]

Purely identifiers of manufacture nothing more. Where it went… the P53 was the ak47 of the day and they literally saw service on every continent.

 

[Papabyrd]

Thats what i figured but thought I would run it up the flag pole anyway.. Thanks guys for your input..