I have your great book as well as a number of others and i have been trying to fully understand if an shc marked enfield could have actually been procured directly from shc by northern buyers. I have a friend offering me an enfield musket marked tower 1863. Page 1 of 2 possible confederate enfield pattern 1853 posted in american civil war. Confederate marked enfield rifle w louisiana tc star. This book along with volume i will be the definitive reference on british arms and accoutrements in confederate service, containing full and.
Civil war antiques dave taylors december 20 webcatalog. I have read the confederate enfield monograph with 56 pages it couldnt really be called a book. American rifleman english enfields in confederate service. Unidentified soldier in confederate uniform with 3band. So this is a copy of a cs fieldstaff officers saber which was made by many agree, not all james conning of mobile ala. Confederate books, southern literature, southern generals, southern view, crossroads country store. Knott usn retired, author of the new reference book the confederate enfield. The book is lavishly illustrated with color photography and recently discovered period illustrations never before published, and is strongly.
What caught my interest was the marking on the top of the butt plate tang. W mallet and the confederate ordnance laboratories, 18621865, alabama. Birmingham tower the sling shown in these photos is not period correct. Possible confederate enfield pattern 1853 american civil war. An identical short rifle edition of this same weapon, dated 1862, appears on the cover of the confederate enfield by captain steven w. The meeting was held at fort ward on saturday november 2nd at 10. Blockade runner civil war sutler suttlery page 8, 112019. The enfield rifle musket the southern contract english enfield pattern muskets were both the most widely issued and well liked of all the imported arms used by both sides in the war for southern independence.
The british enfield riflemusket played a significant role in the civil war. There is an excellent book on this subject titled the confederate enfield by capt. First issued in 1853, the enfield proved itself worthy during both the crimean war and the indian mutiny, where its long range, durability, and interchangeable parts made it a. Ballistic tests in england proved the whitworth, above, was far superior to the pattern 1853 enfield in both power and accuracy, but british officials preferred the enfields lower price tag. This came from corky hueys collection several years ago, who was an advanced civil war collector and authority on confederate marked english weapons. Reference book the confederate enfield by knott horse.
They first did the field artillery version field artillery projectiles of the civil war 18611865 in 1968. Enfield tower 3 band rifled musket and was an absolute favorite weapon among confederate infantry. Knott wrote the confederate enfield the confederate enfield, which can be purchased at a lower price at. Steve knotts book, the confederate enfield is an absolute must have for anyone interested in the american civil war. The civil war a narrative by shelby foote, excellent condition, complete 9 volu. Confederate south carolina troops 7th battalion, south carolina infantry nelsons enfield rifles overview.
Confederate p1853 enfield rifle with rare anchor s marking lot 303. In the early hours of june 27th, 1862 the modern greece, a blockade runner, was attempting to deliver weapons and ammunition to the confederate. Crown behind hammer on lock plate with the date 1861 tower, inside locke. Get the best deals on civil war books when you shop the largest online selection at. This is one of the very first reference books on american civil war relics and every serious artillery collector should have one in their collection. Anything you want to know about enfield rifles the confederacy bought and received is discussed.
If the author was to expand it to around 300 pages and pack it with information and pictures, then it would be a landmark study of the confederate enfields. A classic confederate imported enfield rifled musket in. May 22, 2016 page 1 of 2 possible confederate enfield pattern 1853 posted in american civil war. This likely refers to the supplier sinclair, hamilton and company. Lockplate marked 1861 tower and stamped with crown. Knott, as part of a small purchase of birminghammade enfields by the state of louisiana in 1861. The photography is excellent and i have no complaints. On saturday, philip schreier, senior curator of the nra museum put on a fantastic presentation on confederate revolvers.
In addition there is a photograph of the proof marks of this known confederate soldiers rifle on the title page of the book which are completely identical. The english connection is a comprehensive examination of the major types of arms, equipment and other militaria purchased from great britain by the confederate authorities and individual speculators. This is a quality, confederate importer marked, early war date, enfield towers rifled musket. Viewer inspector cartouches, supplier logos, property marks, and inventory control numbers used by the war department and the states of georgia, north carolina, louisiana, and south carolina are all. The gun is typical of the confederate enfields that were actually issued and saw battle usage. This bayonet is the long model enfield socket bayonet used mostly on the short enfield musketoon. The mark is that of a yet unnamed arms observer working for louisiana confederate purchasing agent frederick w. Plantation register and account books, 12 february 1854. The musket has both sling swivels and original ram rod intact. They are easily the most commonly encountered weapon on the modern civil war reena.
Ep bond confederate enfield copied off an original from the blockade runner gladiator the p1853 enfield is probably the most reproduced military musket in the world. This marking was only recently identified in the new book, the confederate enfield by captain steven w. Dec 25, 2019 explore perryville1862s board civil war bullets. We buy, sell, authenticate and appraise civil war long arms and we. For some reason, a considerable percentage of these guns show up with their rear sights missing and a button tipped ramrod, which is more than likely an arsenal or depot replacement. Collected confederate reissued firearms by capt steven w, knott.
This was a british arms broker company that had contracts to supply enfields to the confederacy in 1861. The confederate enfield the confederate enfield 9780615774930 by knott, steven w. There is a new book out called the confederate enfield by steven knott that details these markings. The whitworth rifles proved to be magnificently accurate, with a british military test showing a group of 0. Collector bookstore724 delaware streetleavenworth, ks 66048 collector bookstore is a leading specialty retailer of price guides and reference books to inform and educate collectors and professionals in the antiques and collectors markets. For decades, historians and arms collectors have been debating the origins of these american enfields to determine who made them.
Ep bond confederate enfield copied off an original from the. The battle of shiloh tennessee research and creative exchange. The enfield rifle musket the southern contract by tony beck. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the british army, and gave the infantry a revolutionary increase in firepower. I am trying to find information on two markings on my confederate imported pattern 1851 enfield minie rifle. Ep bond confederate enfield copied off an original from. Just in front of the brass butt plate, there is a sinclair hamilton confederate mark. Inspired by the true story of oskar schindlers courageous rescue of more than one thousand jews during the holocaust, the book was adapted into a film directed by steven spielberg, which won the 1993 academy award for best picture. This publication published in 20 tells the story about how the trade worked and was carried out. Viewer inspector cartouches, supplier logos, property marks, and inventory control numbers used by the war department and the states of georgia, north. Confederate 1853 pattern enfields best reference book. This book examines the specific markings found on british pattern 1853 riflemuskets and short rifle derivatives purchased by the confederacy.
Pattern 1853 enfield rifled musket second type manufactured in 1861. If any of you have names you want added here please send them to suzanne. Confederate enfield bullet from blockade runner modern. There is also the confederate enfield by knott, and suppliers to the. Knott 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Douglas southall freeman perfect condition no reserve. Bottom line, for a budget collector like so many of us are, buy the reference books, set a budget, and wait until you turn up a nice example in your price range. April 1, 1823 january 8, 1914 was an american soldier and politician who fought in the united states army in the mexicanamerican war and in the confederate states army during the american civil war. Compare book prices on to buy books from the lowest price among top online book retailers. The first is a stamped no on the stock opposite the lock plate. Civil war gun dealers and appraiser of rifles, muskets, carbines and cannons, union and confederate. Surnames of local interest adams, jesse t here were several jesses adams and sometimes there was a middle names such as john jesse adams adams, john came from nc to floyd, later a part of knott and settled near pinetop called adamstown then, mentioned in early 1808.
On october 9, 1860 john parker lindsay of new york city received us. Possible confederate enfield 53 british militaria forums. Confederate p 1853 enfield rifle with rare anchor s. Civil war confederate, lees lieutenants 3 vol illustrated maps book set. The english enfield muskets were developed for the british military and were generally thought to be superior to american made muskets of the period. These cavity markings are found on bullets run through the federal blockade from england. The confederate enfield new revised edition horse soldier. In fact, when you remove the barrel and the lock you will find the confederate arsenal. New listing history of kearnys first new jersey brigade camille baquet 2nd lt. Gents, i thought i would post a dug relic bayonet from the civil war.
Confederate enfield rifle collector guide british pattern. Confederate sharpshooters left no doubt the whitworth was their weapon of choicewhen available. This monograph examines the specific markings found on british pattern 1853 riflemuskets. This is a book you must have in your library, and may well be the most important book on civil war arms and related items to be published in this decade.
Reference book the confederate enfield by knott horse soldier. This confederate enfield bullet with wood plug recovered from the english steamer modern greece by diver bill epperson of north carolina. The enfield pattern 1853 riflemusket also known as the pattern 1853 enfield, p53 enfield, and enfield riflemusket was a. I briefly corresponded with captain knott when purchasing his book, and he said that there were a few louisiana enfields known with the star mark on the breech area of the barrel like this one, instead of. Confederate m rifle enfield the m rifle enfield musket is one of the civil wars better known rare guns. Confederate marked enfield p53 musket this is a very nice untouched example of a confederate pattern 1853 three band rifled musket manufactured by barnett of london. Possible confederate enfield pattern 1853 american civil.
There are enough confederate associated enfield rifles and kerr revolvers bearing. A similar short rifle edition of this same weapon, dated 1861, appears on the cover of the confederate enfield by captain steven w. Steve presents the story of the most celebrated confederate rifle and bolsters his narrative with inspiring photography. A scarce confederate gun in very high condition gun. Selling gun library northsouth skirmish association. Compare book prices on to buy books from the lowest price among top online book.
It has the scarce tc star viewers markings on the bottom of the stock. It could be nd or even on if viewed from the opposite direction. However, in the new book, the confederate enfield, by captain steven w. This monograph examines specific markings found on british pattern 1853 riflemuskets and short rifle derivatives purchased by the confederacy.
Positions and route of the confederate army on its advance to shiloh. Walnut stock with brass fore end cap and steel ramrod. B stuart, commanding general of the army of northern virginias cavalry, to arm his men and in late 1862 he asked that his troops rifles be exchanged for the artillery carbines that were in the hands of the infantry. This monograph examines the confederate system used to recover, clean and repair, inspect and reissue over 200,000 small arms of all types captured and collected from the battlefields of the civil war. Star tc stamped twice behind trigger guard identified as a louisiana viewers mark in the confederate enfield by captain steven knott, brington birmm maker mark in a circle center butt stock right side. I am very proud to have contributed the majority of the photos to this work, along with hours of research and editing. Rare identified enfield of a confederate soldier killed in action at gettysburg. Steve knott s book, the confederate enfield is an absolute must have for anyone interested in the american civil war. Our border shirts came out of satchels and onto our backs.
He later served as the 30th governor of kentucky after graduating from the united. Viewer inspector cartouches, supplier logos, property marks, and. This is a terrific book and i love the richdetailed photographs that are printed throughout the work. Another great book about a subject that has long awaited a thorough study. Confederate sharpshooters left no doubt the whitworth was their weapon of choicewhen available top of the class.
The confederate reprint company specializes in providing primary source literature relating to the antebellum, war between the states, and reconstruction periods of american history. The 33rd regiment alabama infantry was an infantry unit from alabama that served in the confederate states army during the u. Blaming inferior powder for causing many of their enfield rifles to fail at perryville and now here, he indicates that most of. Page 1 of 2 possible confederate enfield pattern 1853 posted in american civil. If i had a dollar for every dubious confederate enfield ive seen i would be able to afford a collection of southern state imported p1853s. These are not often encountered as the shorter socket bayonets were usually imported with the standard enfield musket. The recently published book the english connection outline the different viewer marks on confederate enfield rifles, and the block sl within a circle is one of those marks, which is located by the buttplate tang. We preferred this means of dress for it was more flatout and honest. Four of the box wood plugs are loose and can be removed from their bullet while one is firmly secured by a small section the bullets rim. Knott sold united states military small arms 1816 1865, by robert m.
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