1837 brunswick rifle

These 160+ year-old Rifles and Sword Bayonets are TOTALLY untouched and offered in AS IS condition for you to enjoy! The Blockade Runner Ella Warley suffered a similar fate, and the September 30, 1863 auction of its cargo included 15 cases of Brunswick Rifles (noted as small caliber, 7-groove) which were sold for $12.00 each including their saber bayonets. By 1860, the 1st 60th was back in England and the Brunswicks were by then in mothballs. 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. Regardless he has a pretty cool piece of history !!!! All rifles and muskets sold by IMA that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). A pair of cone wrenches and a single bullet mold were also include in each case. Originally, the Brunswick rifle used a single compartment patch box. Such beautiful workmanship. This allowed the Quartermaster to keep track of who had what. The rifle was used in England and assorted colonies and outposts throughout the world. Such ammunition is occassionallyturns upfor sale on Civil War Relic hunters websites. The 60th Rifles were divided from 1 up to as many as 5 battalions depending on the era and needs of the British Empire. This marking is identical to the one we sold last year which can be viewed inthe "Previously Sold" page of this website. In 1837 the decision was made to adopt the Brunswick system. In 1841 an improved version was adopted with a conventional side lock and the hooked breech was eliminated. The Pattern 1848 featured other minor improvements, and used an improved bayonet latch with the locking notch located halfway along the bayonet bar on its upper side. The gun has the distinguishing characteristic of a 1,100-yard Enfield short rifle pattern sight having been added to it, replacing the original British military sight. They agreed the it shot as well after 50 rounds had been fired from it as at the commencement of the days practice without having been once wiped out. Despite these detriments, the rifle performed much better than expected, and the Master-General of Ordnance ordered the rifle to be produced with a 30-inch (76cm) barrel of .654 inches (16.6mm) caliber. We are not trying to frustrate you; we are trying to fill a void in the marketplace for genuine but affordable rare and unique antique weapons so that collectors and historians of all backgrounds can enjoy a genuine part of history. Purchased up three antique firearms at an estate auction. The only objection he found was the difficulty of placing the belted ball in its proper position on the muzzle in loading. This video is part of a 4 Part video series on the 1837 Brunswick Rifle. A secondary mating mark of a single file slash is also found on the top edge of the lock and under the barrel, again suggesting disassembly, refurbishment and reassembly. 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, Purcahsed, World Wars - Military (Other than edged weapons), Rare Original Flint US Model 1840 Musket by Pomeroy, Confederate Inventory Numbered JS-Anchor Marked Pattern 1853 Enfield by Parker, Field & Sons, Fine Double Armed Quarter Plate Ambrotype of a US Soldier with a Colt Navy and a High Grade Militia Officers Sword. Our "Brunswicks" were manufactured by the East India Company and Nepalese armories using a mix of British and locally made parts they were issued exclusively to the British Home Army and the Indian Army rifle regiments. 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. Tom Jun 17, 2010 #3 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). original parts. Original Brunswick P-1837 Percussion Two Grove Infantry Rifle and Bayonet Description: 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. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. I use to check all the time to see what new "old" guns shipments they had coming in for sale . The Brunswick rifles documented in the Gorgas summary were shipped to the south in the cargos of the blockade runners Gladiator, Southwick, Stephen Hart, Ella Warley, and Melita. Here is their story: During the Civil War, the South's limited Industrial capacity,greatly limited production of weaponry and forced them to turn to Europe, mainly England for purchasing modern weapons to arm their troops. The original was a 2 grooved barrel shooting a According to the Gorgas Summary of Small Arms Purchases made by Caleb Huse, some 2,020 Brunswick Rifles were purchased by the south at a cost of 54 schillings each. Its never been cleaned or enhancedwhich means its still wearing its original history which was put there by hands of soldiers more than 150 years ago. (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. The sword bayonet had a similar grip to the Baker hand bayonet, with a wide double-edged blade 17-in. Of the 2,020 sold as surplus to Caleb Huse for the Confederacy, most Confederate Brunswicks I've encountered have beeneither re-stocked or appear to be composites made up from other British rifles (seephotoFlayderman's8th Edition for photo)Today, while there areplenty of Brunswickpatterns made for foreign armies, actualEnglish made Brunswicks that saw use in the British militaryare quite scarce and rarely find their way onto themarket. The Clive mark is that of Birmingham barrel maker who worked from 1814-1832, becoming Clive & Son in 1832 and remaining in business through 1869. The total weight was also reduced to approximately 9 lb. I know I can speak for him in saying we both like the Brunswick quite a bit. This would have been built very early in her reign as monarch. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. They get most stuff from other countries who more or less cleaned their closets and basements out !! In January 1837, the rifle was approved for production.[2]. and less facility in loading would render it very unmanageable for the use of troops in the field. The ramrod is original and in good condition withits original and well thought-out design consisting of asmall brass ring that surrounds thetip that we're assuming was designed to protectthe bore fromiron-to-iron contact. Wish I was up more on this . Among its cargo were some 16 cases of Brunswick Rifles, 320 in total, which were sold for $10.00 each at the auction. Limited numbers of Brunswick rifles were imported to the United States during the Civil War. Posted one, a 1860 Colt Army in another thread and was asked to post pics of the rifles. While the CH / 1 is nearly obliterated by the hole from the old collection tag, I am quite sure that I can make out its remnants. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. They chose long time Belgian maker PJ Malherbe & Cie to manufacture the rifles that would . The 60th still exists today and are known as "The Royal Green Jackets". Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. This would alsoexplainthe several I've seen here in the U.S. that appear to have been restocked without patchboxes. 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. Posted one, a 1860 Colt Army in another thread and was asked to post pics of the rifles. If this one had a great CH / 1 mark it would be priced at least 50% higher. In January the following year, it became apparent that 600 of these would be required urgently for Col. Brown's Battalion of the Rifle Brigade and that the Enfield factory would not be able to supply them in time. (Firepower From Abroad, Wiley Sword, Appendix II, Page 67). Any information anyone has would be fantastic. The barrel is 30 The final change came in 1847, when Lacy & Reynolds, a London arms contractor, introduced an improvement to the bayonet mounting bar. These unique uniforms earned the 60th rifles the nickname"Green Jackets". I need to check them out haven't done that in a while . It is estimated that approximately 10,000 to 12,000 of these were made in Nepal.[7]. By purchasing an antique gun from IMA you thereby release IMA, its employees and corporate officers from any and all liability associated with use of our Antique guns. 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. In January of the following . The Brunswick was one of several designs submitted to replace the Baker flintlock rifle which was the current British military long arm. I don't think it would be possible to find a Brunswick much more untouched than this. India at the time was under the authority of the Honorable East India Company and these percussion rifles were used to great effect in Britain's expanding Colonial empire. If you want to shoot your Brunswick, you don't need a special mould to cast those belted balls, you can use a normal round ball and a patch as you would for a standard rifle of the same caliber. Enjoy banner ad-free browsing with The Firearms Forum Plus. A tight old grain crack also runs through the area of wood filler under the rear barrel wedge. The Volunteer pattern, smaller bore guns have stamped inventory numbers, and the extant examples range from #207 through #1065. All markings are in Nepalese. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services. How to Reassemble & Finish Rifle Restoration- 1837 Brunswick Rifle Grumpa's Garage 1.57K subscribers Subscribe 570 views 10 months ago This video is part of a 4 Part video series on the 1837. Like all rifles of the period, the Brunswick rifle suffered from the problem of being difficult to load. This product is available for international shipping. . Only a handful of these Confederate Brunswicks are known, and fine examples with great markings sell in the low 5-figure price range. In December 1836, trials were conducted to compare the Brunswick rifle against the Baker rifle. Our DVD of "TREASURE IS WHERE YOU FIND IT" shows these very weapons as we found them and the story behind them. The barrel still retains 30%spotted original Browned finish on the barrel.this quite remarkable because Browning is much more fragile than blue andseldom survives on guns of thisvintage that saw military usage. I've seen a couple of folks restore the P-1841, but it was not recently. The barrel is 30 3/16". These are 160+ year-old hand made guns, be very careful, IMA sells these for display purposes only, they are not intended to be fired. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. The first version of the Brunswick, the Pattern 1837 had Lovell's back action lock, a fixed sight with additional leaves for longer range shooting, and a hook breech. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. We are not trying to sell you an incomplete weapon and then sell you the missing parts. Love the style of the front sling swivels on it ! The rifle is dated 1839 and marked "TOWER" and is an early example of the First Pattern Brunswick known as the Model 1837. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. The rifles were shipped in crates of 20 each, each rifle accompanied by the appropriate brass handled saber bayonet. Originally adopted in 1837 using a back action percussion system, this was updated in 1847 to a percussion side lock system, and then surpassed in 1853 with the adoption of the p-1853 Percussion Rifled Musket, which became the standard for the entire British Military. This is a government produced example and has a tight fit of wood to metal, good edges, a medium tone to the brass patchbox, triggerguard and rammer thimbles, with blue turned plum mixing with pewter color to the metal, and crisp markings in both wood and metal. As it appears most of the Brunswicks were sent west to serve with units like the 18th Arkansas (documented by the carved rifle), it could be that this Brunswick served with Arkansas troops as well. The name J. Cook almost certainly refers to John Thomas Cook who would later be the principle in Cook & Son, an important Birmingham gunmaker that supplied many arms to the Confederacy during the course of the Civil War. You can buy them still gunked up with 100+ years of gun grease and grime or one that they cleaned up . The back-action was case hardened and the ramrod was polished bright. In an age of smoothbore flintlocks, it had a .70 caliber bore with deep two groove rifling allowing it to be relatively accurate up to 300-400 yards. I thought I did but obviously not. ? The new rifle resembled the older Baker in that it did not employ barrel bands, but rather had a key fastened stock and had a heavy bar on the right side of the barrel for the mounting of a saber bayonet. IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. The top edge of the lock plate bears the assembly mating mark \ \ |, which is found throughout the balance of the gun and is the master assembly mating mark. with the twist increased to a complete turn. By 1830'sand 40's standards, this was quite an advancement in its day, something that is often over-shadowed by the development of the Minie Ball. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. Tags: Lovell told the Board that he had second thoughts about the rifling of his new pattern rifle. It look as if a collection tag was in this location at some point in time, as the dent from the circular metal tag is still visible in the wood, along with the hole from the pin that held it in place. The rifle weighed approximately 9 to 10lb (4.1 to 4.5kg) (depending on the pattern) without the bayonet attached. The lock functions quite well with a very strong hammer that locks up well on both half and full cock positions. 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. Please note that while a few have original butt plates or patch box covers, we cannot honor any request for those. The rifle retains both sling swivels, which appear to be original, and its period applied rear sight. In January 1837, the rifle was approved for production. Probably right Vic . 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. Both the front and adjustable rear leaf sights are intact and untouched. Hawg, I looked it up on Wiki after I posted that.then promptly forgot to edit my thread.lol! For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. The wood is walnut and still retain a considerable amount of its original darkened shellac finish. Just from the way it looks, I don't think that one is a conversion, sooner. This suggests that JM was the setter up, the workman who actually assembled the gun. The brass furniture is in good condition and consists of the nose cap, ram rod guides, triggerguard, patchbox, and buttplate. Originally, the 60thRifles was formed in America during the French-Indian Wars and consisted mainly of American Colonists & "Foreigners." This is an issue or inventorynumber. The 18th Arkansas fought at both Iuka and Corinth, and suffered staggering causalities at the second battle with losses approaching 85% of the regiment. During November and December, six of Lovells first model two groove rifles were given a searching test by a Committee of Officers under Maj.-Gen. Millar, Director of Artillery. [6], Copies of the Brunswick rifle were made in Nepal, from approximately 1840 to 1860. The addition of the period carved initials and the wear of the gun all suggest that this gun was most certainly part of the 2,020 Brunswick rifles purchased by the Confederacy, and the apparent wear, use and initials suggest further that this gun was one of the 1,400 that actually made it through the Blockage to be used by Southern troops. 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. which stands for Queen Victoria Regina. Pre-1899 Manufacture, no licenses required, allowed to ship to almost any deliverable address across the globe. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. 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. Later Brunswick rifles featured a more conventional side action lock. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. Norm has done a P-1837 as well. The60th seemed to take good care of this rifle as there is very little evidence of pitting or abuse. However, this lock change was not put into manufacturing until 1845. The gun also appears to retain the traces of the CH / 1 inspection mark in the wood of the stock comb, forward of the buttplate tang. But know the had rifled ones also . before placing an order. A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. Hex Bore - The Whitworth Research Project. I inquired to the 60th's KRRC museum about this and the curator was nice enough to explainthat each piece of equipment in the Regiment including rifles were assigned an inventorynumber by the Quartermaster. Ammunition Type: Ball & Powder with Percussion Cap, BarrelLength: Approx. Next to the regimental markings are the numerals "482". P. 22-23). The bores fouled making them harder to load after firing them so they didn't make them much faster to load. The bore still retains its pronounced two groove rifling with original barrel notches for aligning the special ball ammunitioninto the muzzle. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. By 1845, the 1st 60thwas in India,andin 1848-49,this rifle no doubt sawcombatin thethe Sikh War. The twist of this rifling was increased to a three-quarter turn in the thirty inches of barrel. long and was attached to a round lug near the muzzle. Brunswicks were built by Enfield andseveral private firms in London which are marked "Tower". It should be noted that Lovell moved this bayonet bar back from the muzzle so that when the bayonet was fixed, its guard was not in front of the muzzle - the main fault of the Baker. The purpose of the Brunswick rifle was to provide medium range fire support (long-range by 1830's standards) from well-trained Rifle brigades behind Infantry units outer flanks. An altered pattern was submitted in August 1837, and the first bulk order of 1000 rifles was given on 25 October 1837. [2] Almost immediately, the caliber was changed from 0.654 inches (16.6 mm) to 0.704 inches (17.9 mm) under a new program of standardization. The Brunswick was a significant technological improvement over the Baker Rifle that had seen use in the British rifle brigades and battalions for the previous three decades. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. In 1862 the Confederacy received 2020 Brunswick rifles which I suspect was the entire first year run. The lock has scattered light to moderate pitting, which has obscured the (CROWN) / VR in front of the hammer, as well as the lock marking TOWER 1846, which is very difficult to read. USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. A heavier version in 0.796 inches (20.2mm) caliber was produced for the Royal Navy. They are sold as collector's items or as "wall hangers". India at the time was under the authority of the Honorable East India Company and these percussion rifles were used to great effect in Britain's expanding Colonial empire. The small British military (CROWN) (BROAD ARROW) on the lock remains quite legible. I've never collected antique firearms but I'm afraid when I saw these beauties at the auction I fell in love. Jul 7, 2021 5 Good day all. The Brunswick wasthe first Percussion was the first Percussion Rifle to be adopted by the British Military in 1837. It is believed that most of these Brunswicks were of the older first pattern with the back action lock and issued to the Trans-Mississippi Command (Firearms of Europe, 2nd Ed., Whisker, Hartzler, Yantz. The original bayonet mounting bar is present on the right side of the barrel as well. On Dec. 11862, Confederate purchasing agent, Caleb Huse purchased 2,020 Brunswicks which is later confirmedin a letter by Confederate Ordnance Chief Colonel Josiah Gorgas on Febuary 3, 1863. 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