On February 5th 1836, 2,000 new rifles were ordered by the Board, and George Lovell was instructed to provide a pattern similar to the Baker. Original Brunswick P.1837 Brass Handle Sword Bayonet Price $465 plus postage. Has its original brass buttplate and has a repro nose cap and patch box cover that needs to be fitted/attached. This was awide departure from the traditional redcoat uniforms and the rifle brigadecertainly stood apart from the traditional British soldier both in equipment, dress, and tactics. Was a smooth bore maybe , can't remember . Brunswick Black Wolf Pro Pool Table. and less facility in loading would render it very unmanageable for the use of troops in the field. Lyman Trade Rifle Muzzleloader in .50cal Percussion. Cleaned them up and look Pretty good for what they are. MANUFACTURER/IMP BY: Brunswick Rifle MODEL 1837 ACTION TYPE: Percussion Musket CALIBER/GA: 72 Cal 2 Groove Serial #: 90 (in Sanskrit) BBL/OAL: 30"/46.5" DESCRIPTION: Percussion Cap BP Rifle, Round BBL, Full length stock, Brass accents including patchbox, Butt plate, Trigger guard, Ramrod holder. It's published six days a week and was founded in 1837. By 1845 it was in India,and by 1848-49, it wasin combat during the Sikh War. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. Posted one, a 1860 Colt Army in another thread and was asked to post pics of the rifles. Or more accurately, 70% of the trigger guard is just missing - not included. Right, so now to tackle the patch box - a rather big job on this particular example since we have two problems to account for: Oh, right. There was no difficulty in handling or loading it.It shot correctly for a longer period without cleaning.The greater smoothness of the barrel made it less likely to wear away than those with projecting bearings or lands. The gun remains in 100% complete . I received my belted ball mold from Jeff Tanner today. The tang screw shows no mating mark and the top of the patch box shows a mismatched mating mark of \ \ / /, suggesting it was replaced during the Barnett refurbishment of the gun for sale to Confederacy. The gun is in about VERY GOOD condition overall. So I ordered a Pattern 1837 Brunswick rifle form IMA a couple weeks ago. In 1836 the British military officially adopted the percussion cap to replace flint as the ignition system for small arms, although it would be 1839 before a new infantry musket using the percussion system would be officially approved and start to be issued in any quantity. The first version of the Brunswick, the Pattern 1837 had Lovells back action lock, a fixed sight with additional leaves for longer range shooting, and a hook breech. Did fine this video on the problem and having a ringed ball mold made by Jeff Tanner. His initial success was in a back-action percussion lock that was utilized on his short-lived Pattern 1838 musket, but saw significant service with the newly designed P-1837 Brunswick Rifle. We are also offering anoriginal 1st Pattern Brunswick bayonetmade by Enfield and dated 1847 that can be purchased with this rifle. It was used in the Second Italian War of Independence in 1859 and the Austro-Prussian War in 1866, and also featured prominently in the American Civil War History. The rifle was quickly put to the test. The stock also shows the numerous bumps and dings expected from a military rifle stock that probably did service during the Crimean War before being sold to the Confederacy almost a decade later. Confederate, Our Brunswick rifles date from the earlier back action design and come complete with all the correct early model features. and Fore Cap are all brass. When it arrived, it looked rather like the pictures on their site - covered in filth, crystallized storage grease, rust and grime. If this one had a great CH / 1 mark it would be priced at least 50% higher. This rare 1834 vintage H. Ferry manufactured rifl .Click for more info Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc. Area Code: 859 $3,495.00 NEW THIS WEEK! However, this Hanovarian design was rejected in favor of what became the standard Two Groove "Belted Ball" .704 Cal. Barrels were made with Damascus twist steel - not iron. The target has already been searched 80 times. My Jeff Tanner mold will be here in about a week. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. P. 22-23). On Boxing Day, 1836, Millar reported that the rifle had four great advantages over its rivals: It was as accurate as the others at short distances, and superior at long distances. Explore other items from ourAntiques & Collectibles Price Guide. However, this Hanovarian design was rejected in favor of what became the standard Two Groove "Belted Ball" .704 Cal. 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The small British military (CROWN) (BROAD ARROW) on the lock remains quite legible. Horrible gunsmith take your biz elsewhereLOL, Enfield No. Some of these units were the first to wear the more concealing Green Uniforms as they wereknown as "Green Jackets". Davis was the lock maker. This summary report was dated February 3, 1863, and most likely covered the purchases made by Huse between the time he arrived in England during the summer of 1861 and the end of 1862. This pattern of sight was never mounted on British military Brunswick rifles and to my knowledge is only found on British military Brunswicks with Confederate purchase provenance. These Brunswick Rifles almost certainly saw combat less than a month later at the Battle of Iuka, MS (September 19, 1862) and again soon after at the second Battle of Corinth, MS (October 3-4, 1862). The rifle was also noted as being very heavy, and that it fired a relatively low velocity round. I just found their website and even made an order, nothing spectacular, just a reproduction WWII M1 Carbine Rifle Case. (Firepower From Abroad, Wiley Sword, Appendix II, Page 67) The Confederates adapted a .70 Caliber Minie Ball round which was found to be more accurate than the original "belted ball" ammunition. In the meantime, Mr. Seabright, acting on behalf of the Duke of Brunswick, had submitted a rifle, which was stated to have been developed by his Field Adjutant, Capt. Hall Model 1819 U.S. Breech Loading Rifle fitted with a 32 5/8 inch round barrel with rifled bore, walnut stock, and is .54 Cal. Carlo III (nato Charles Philip Arthur George; Londra, 14 novembre 1948) il re del Regno Unito di Gran Bretagna e Irlanda del Nord e degli altri quattordici reami del Commonwealth.. Figlio maggiore della regina Elisabetta II e del marito Filippo di Edimburgo, appartiene al casato Windsor, che ha mantenuto tale denominazione per decreto reale anche dopo il matrimonio della madre. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Since the Brunswick used a round that was specifically designed to be mated with the grooves in the rifle, it had to be oriented properly in order to be loaded. You cannot paste images directly. In sequim and can meet near you. There is a small area of old wood filler on the reverse, below the rearmost wedge, and some tiny areas of filler are present it the same general area. WOW !!! When it arrived, it looked rather like the pictures on their site - covered in filth, crystallized storage grease, rust and grime. As it sits, it is priced much more reasonably. But know the had rifled ones also . In Great shape. The barrelamazingly still retains some of its original browned finish with patches of solid brown in some areas and grey metal with small streaks of browning swirling along the pattern of the damascus.this quite remarkable because itsmuch more fragile than blue andseldom survives on guns of thisvintage that saw military usage. You can post now and register later. But they pointed out that a cartridge could not be used, and concluded: This rifle is infinitely more correct in its firing at long ranges than the common rifle, but from the ball having less initial velocity, it requires a complication of sights which together with its great weight (10 lb. The first bulk order for the setting up of 1000 rifles at Enfield was given on 25th October 1837. long and was attached to a round lug near the muzzle. They get most stuff from other countries who more or less cleaned their closets and basements out !! The Brunswick rifle was a large calibre muzzle-loading percussion rifle manufactured for the British Army at the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield in the early 19th century. Therefore, all of IMA's Antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world. In January of the following year, it became apparent that 600 of these would be required urgently for Col. Browns Battalion of the Rifle Brigade and that the Enfield factory would not be able to supply them in time. OPEN TODAY, 9AM TO 7PM. The Brunswick was also manufactured in Belgium. The only Confederate regiment numbered with a 10 at Port Hudson was the 10th Arkansas, and 4 men with the initials GH served with that regiment. Paste as plain text instead, IMA has Brunwicks for sale . . Later Brunswick rifles featured a more conventional side action lock. Best of all, it is marked "1st 60th" on the top tang of the buttplate which is a story in itself. The Brunswick rifle was a large calibre (0.704 inches or 17.9 millimetres) muzzle-loading percussion rifle manufactured for the British Army at the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield in the early 19th century. I remember something about the oval rifling now you bring it up . The stock does not appear to have been sanded and still retains relatively good lines and edges, with any rounding or softening of the edges being the result of real world use, not modern abuse. A good clean example, have a plain percussion lock which has a good working action. This design proved to be unpopular, as it weakened the wrist of the stock. As the Gillespie gun is a numbered (#1065) Volunteer pattern, .63 caliber gun, it must have been part of a different shipment of Brunswick rifles to Prices troops that we have not found the ordnance records for, as the record mentioned above clearly describes .704 caliber Brunswicks. Lt.-Col. Eeles agreed that the new rifle should have a sword attached to the barrel in the same manner that the swords were fixed during the time of the War. In May 1836, Lovell was, in fact, instructed to prepare an experimental rifle with a sword bayonet. Been few years back . I use to check all the time to see what new "old" guns shipments they had coming in for sale . The barrel shows some lightly scattered pinpricking along its length, with slightly more pinpricking around the breech and bolster area along with a few patches of light pitting as well. Original Item: The first British Percussion Military Rifle to succeed the famous BAKER Flintlock Rifle of the Napoleonic era was originally intended to have eleven groove rifling. The whole of the order was, therefore, put out to the trade in London at a charge of 38s per rifle. Good day all. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. Are there any markings indicating who made it? LWRC IC A5, 5.56, 16" SPRL FLT, BLACK, PISTON, very low round count, original owner + accessories, no ammo. The Brunswick rifle proved to be equally accurate at shorter ranges, and more accurate at longer ranges. I need to check them out haven't done that in a while . Any information anyone has would be fantastic. The Black Wolf Pro, a superb combination of modern styling and rigorous engineering standards, features attractive and sturdy pedestal-style legs, a leg stretcher and foot levelers. Congrats. The brass furniture is in good condition and consists of the nose cap, ram rod guides, triggerguard, patchbox, and buttplate. The guns were acquired in 8 lots between October 31, 1861 and March 27, 1862. Your entered maximum bid will not be disclosed to the seller or other auction pa Limited numbers of Brunswick rifles were imported to the United States during the Civil War. Homes similar to 2064 Rifle St are listed between $430K to $473K at an average of $215 per square foot. Later rifles used a slightly larger patch box with two compartments. [6], Copies of the Brunswick rifle were made in Nepal, from approximately 1840 to 1860. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. You are correct . Your target comes from New Brunswick in New Jersey. Only a few batches of rifles produced for the British Army were fitted with this improvement. There are various small proofson the lock and barrel as well. In January 1837, the rifle was approved for production. Our competition-style Gold . The original bayonet mounting bar is present on the right side of the barrel as well. Original Antique Brunswick Rifles and accessories for sale. lundi 8 avril 1901, Journaux, Montral (Qubec) :The Herald Publishing Company,1899-1914 Please see our. more like this Lot Of 3. On the other hand another Rifle Brigade officer, Lt.-Col. Brown, advised a long light bayonet instead of the short sword formerly supplied to the Rifle Corps. The breech retains mostly legible British military proof marks, and a mostly legible B O / (BROAD ARROW), Board of Ordnance Storekeepers mark is still visible in the obverse stock, forward of the patchbox. Wow! The final change came in 1847, when Lacy & Reynolds, a London arms contractor, introduced an improvement to the bayonet mounting bar. The neck is also marked with 2 punch dots (really squares) and an 18. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. Thanks for sharing !!! The rifle weighed approximately 9 to 10lb (4.1 to 4.5kg) (depending on the pattern) without the bayonet attached. The gun is a British military marked Pattern 1844 Brunswick rifle, with the original 1837 style bayonet bar, forward action lock of the Pattern 1841/44 rifle, a 30 3/16 2-groove .704 caliber barrel and the usual large brass patchbox. I don't know if I have ever seen a finer restoration of one of the guns from the Nepal Cache. During most of the firms life it was on Newtown Row (later Newtown Road) in the gunmaking district of Birmingham. The lock functions quite well with a very strong hammer that locks up well on both half and full cock positions. The British Brunswick Rifle with back action lock was officially adopted in 1837 with a 36" barrel incorporating two groove rifling for a belted ball. The lock is marked "RL MANUFACTORY ENFIELD"with aCrown over "V.R." The bottom of the barrel also bears the initials JM, which match the M in the lock and the same initials in the stock behind the triggerguard. It remained in service for over 35 years and was the basis for the subsequent percussion lock Model 1837 Brunswick Rifle that would see another 20 years of service. Sooner, it was the Baker rifle that was a flintlock, the Brunswick looks similar but they were percussion rifles. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The stock was not as straight as the Baker, in order to give a better aim, and the furniture was of iron, blued or case hardened to avoid the glitter of brass. The pattern 1837 & 1844 Brunswick rifles in .704 cal with 2 groove rifling having a 1 in 30 twist. His initial success was in a back-action percussion lock that was utilized on his short-lived Pattern 1838 musket, but saw significant service with the newly designed P-1837 Brunswick Rifle. Attached a few photos. Only a handful of these Confederate Brunswicks are known, and fine examples with great markings sell in the low 5-figure price range. We recommend upgrading your current browser or. New Brunswick Regiment of Fencible Infantry, 1803-10 (became the 104th Regiment): New Brunswick. Unlike the Baker rifle, the Brunswick rifle used a special round ball with raised ribs that fit into two spiraling grooves in the barrel. The 1837 had a back action lock where the hammer was at the forward end of the lock plate. This rifle is a blast to shoot and I can't wait for the mold. A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. The Bayonet bar, attached to the RHS of the muzzle end of the barrel has a Mid placed notch. This 1st Pattern Brunswick rifle is a real piece of history and innovation. Even though the rib and groove design of the Brunswick allowed it to use rounds that did not fit quite as tightly, the black powder used during this period would quickly foul the barrel, making even the Brunswick's design more and more difficult to load as the rifle was used. Gun magazine laws, concealed weapons laws, laws governing new made display guns, airsoft guns, blank fire guns, and other items vary greatly by nation, state and locality. One he had made with the two grooves in the style of the Brunswick had proved superior to the eleven-grooved model. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. All subsequent patterns were 0.704 inches (17.9mm) caliber. Hope it helps. Your previous content has been restored. A couple of minor chips of wood are missing as well, one to the rear of the barrel tang and one to the rear of the lock mortise. What's a max bid? Its name is derived from the historical German state of Brunswick because the British were experimenting with Hanoverian percussion cap technology during the period Great Britain and Hanover had the same head of state.
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