Not sure but think flintlocks had the patch boxes only . Hope it helps. This made the rifle difficult to load at night, when the grooves could not be seen.[4]. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. with the twist increased to a complete turn. The lock works perfectly. You know how it is you hear these old "words of wisdom" way back that sounds good but no real proof to it !! In January 1837, the rifle was approved for production.[2]. I used to buy stuff from them through their advertisements in Shotgun News. 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. IMA has Brunwicks for sale . ,,DT. The Lorenz rifle was designed by Austrian lieutenant Joseph Lorenz. The wood is walnut, in good condition and solid with small nicks and dings from its various travels and campaigns. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. 1998-2023 Copyright Research Press All Rights Reserved. This rare and historic 1st pattern Brunswick was once carried in the hands of the elite riflemen belonging to the 1st Battalion of the legendary60th King's Royal Rifle Corps or(KRRC). The round lug on the barrel was replaced by the old flat bar (pictured below right) with its notch towards the muzzle. A pair of cone wrenches and a single bullet mold were also include in each case. Original Bayonet (1) Price $165 plus postage. Time to start installing the key escutcheons. The 60th still exists today and are known as "The Royal Green Jackets". The Baker Rifle was a highly effective rifle for its time, especially when coupled with the tactics pioneered by the Rifle Corps. The bore is in about GOOD+ to NEAR VERY GOOD condition with very strong and deep 2-groove rifling its entire length along with light pitting scattered along the entire bore. If this one had a great CH / 1 mark it would be priced at least 50% higher. 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. Thus the whole order was put out to the trade in London at a charge of 38s per rifle. Good day all. Been few years back . The stock has a few old, fine grain cracks, mostly along the upper edges of the stock to barrel joint. This rifle is a blast to shoot and I can't wait for the mold. Congratulations, Cleaned up real nice for sure. I know I'm in a place where people get it lol. A Baker another rifle that is on my dream list !!!! The Brunswick was also manufactured in Belgium. 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. The only thing missing is the nosecap and the front most barrel pin. 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. Very quick response when ordering molds. 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. 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. The pattern 1837 & 1844 Brunswick rifles in .704 cal with 2 groove rifling having a 1 in 30 twist. Brunswick Black Wolf Pro Pool Table. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. There are various small proofson the lock and barrel as well. The Brunswick rifle proved to be equally accurate at shorter ranges, and more accurate at longer ranges. It's an untouched rifle from IMA I cleaned up. It wasprobably first issued in Ireland, where the 1st 60th was based in 1843. Where the rifling left the muzzle, Lovell made two semi-circular notches into which the belt of the ball fitted a considerable help to loading. Such beautiful workmanship. Well the original one I got with the rifle had issues at the hinge where it had been poorly drilled so the gap was big on one side and small on the other. Attached a few photos. Live Music & Events Movies Relax & Play OK, here's some tardily delivered photos of the progress as it were. All markings are in Nepalese. My sympathy for your school days). This rifles were issued to Militia units, and were used in the Crimean War 1854. The Brunswick wasthe first Percussion was the first Percussion Rifle to be adopted by the British Military in 1837. 13,000 rounds of ammunition and 13 bullet molds also accompanied the rifles to Tupelo. Overall, its still in NRA Antique Very Good condition with lots of character, age, and patina, mixed with original finish on both the metal and the wood. Barrel shows some original browning and has a very good belted bore. Nearby homes similar to 18195 E Atlantic Dr have recently sold between $450K to $550K at an average of $340 per square foot. With only 50 rounds of ammunition sent with each gun, the bullet molds probably became rather important very quickly, if the guns were to remain in service very long! Lovell tried it out against his eleven groove rifle and, although it was very similar to the Hanoverian rifle of 1835, he was immediately impressed. Pasted as rich text. The Brunswick Rifle. Evaluators also noted that the simplified two groove design of the Brunswick was likely to have a longer service life than the barrel of the Baker, and the Brunswick rifle was noted as being very rugged overall. If deal with Cryptopatriot falls through - count me in as next. Later rifles used a slightly larger patch box with two compartments. 3 Beds. Your maximum bid should be the highest amount you're willing to pay for an item. Purcahsed, World Wars - Military (Other than edged weapons), Shortened Confederate Imported Pattern 1851 Minie RIfle, Extremely Rare Confederate Jackson Mississippi Altered Hall Rifle Converted to Cavalry Carbine, Rare US Model 1865 Joslyn Rifle Socket Bayonet & Scabbard. Purchased up three antique firearms at an estate auction. The gun is a first variation, 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 1/8" 2-groove .704 caliber barrel (with .760 grooves), the standard two-leaf rear sight and the usual large brass patchbox. Later the plates were mounted with screws and you will also note a difference in the length of the buttplate tang. It had a barrel 3 ft. 3 in. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. Here's one that's finally being studied in detail. All subsequent patterns were 0.704 inches (17.9mm) caliber. New Brunswick Regiment of Fencible Infantry, 1812-16: New Brunswick. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! The lock was originally a back action design, with the mainspring located behind the hammer. 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. Has its original brass buttplate and has a repro nose cap and patch box cover that needs to be fitted/attached. Never fired so ensure you take it a gunsmith should you attempt to do so. By 1860, the 1st 60th was back in England and the Brunswicks were by then in mothballs. long and was attached to a round lug near the muzzle. 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. You surly been bit by the bug ! It is our mission to encourage, organize, and support these efforts throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. Great for display. 9 Mk. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. 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. Very cool rifle.good luck with your sale.! Berners then in use by the Duke of Brunswicks forces. As it sits, it is priced much more reasonably. The Black Wolf Pro is available in 7, 8 or 9 with pocket or gully options. The rifle was only made for 3 years before being replaced by the Type 38 Rifles in 1905. Walnut stocked with a brass patch box holding cleaning tools and cleaning patches. Barnett & Son of London. The bayonet had a more substantial handle and the blade was lengthened to 22 in. The lock is mechanically excellent and functions perfectly on all positions. 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. This 1st Pattern Brunswick rifle is a real piece of history and innovation. Bedford ( source) Davis was the lock maker. There is some moderate wood loss around most of the pins and wedges, with the loss around the two rearmost pins on the reverse of the stock being the most objectionable. However, this Hanovarian design was rejected in favor of what became the standard Two Groove "Belted Ball" .704 Cal. 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. 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. You sure made a silk purse out of a sows ear with all of your hard work on that old rifle! The only objection he found was the difficulty of placing the belted ball in its proper position on the muzzle in loading. Whether you are a collector of British military, Confederate items from the Civil War, or just enjoy history, this would make a great addition to almost any collection or musem. Vermont State Trooper Jason Schlesinger points his rifle in the direction of 1658 Main St. in St. Johnsbury on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. . This suggests that Barnett may have produced these guns, or built them from a variety of scavenged military parts and newly made parts, as Pattern 1853 type locks and newly made .63 barrels have been encountered on some of these guns. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. The Lorenz rifle was an Austrian rifle used in the mid 19th century. Canadian Voltigeurs Regiment, 1812-15: Quebec, Ontario. I don't know if I have ever seen a finer restoration of one of the guns from the Nepal Cache. il primo . Hex Bore - The Whitworth Research Project. Unlike the Baker rifle, the Brunswick rifle used a special round ball with raised ribs that fit into two spiraling grooves in the barrel. This gun is being sold by Pigeon Watch member P08 . Slightly cleaned. Brunswick rifles sometimes look like a smooth bore but they had a strange style of rifling, the bore is actually sort of oval and I believe they used a bullet that was cast to match the barrel, you had to index it to the bore to load it. Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon. Unlike the Baker rifle, the Brunswick used a special round ball with raised ribs that fit into two spiraling grooves in the barrel. Are there any markings indicating who made it? Upload or insert images from URL. typical of the 2nd Model. An altered pattern was submitted in August 1837, and the first bulk order of 1000 rifles was given on October 25, 1837. 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. This means that at least 620 of the 2,020 rifles never made it to southern ports, so a maximum of 1,400 documentable Brunswick Rifles were delivered to the Confederacy. long with two wide grooves making a complete turn. The rifle weighed approximately 9 to 10lb (4.1 to 4.5kg) (depending on the pattern) without the bayonet attached. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. Originally sold by International Military Antiques as in "untouched condition" for $595.00. We recommend upgrading your current browser or. The stock was made of walnut, and featured a straight wrist and a low comb butt. When it arrived, it looked rather like the pictures on their site - covered in filth, crystallized storage grease, rust and grime. . The Stephan Hart was captured by the Federal Blockading Squadron and its cargo was subsequently sold at auction on May 22, 1862. It's an untouched rifle from IMA I cleaned up. Once the new improvement was officially adopted, the final version, the Pattern 1848 came into being. Came with a original buttplate and parts of the patchbox cover. The initials G and H are nicely crosshatched on the reverse of the stock and the number 10 is less artfully carved there as well. They get most stuff from other countries who more or less cleaned their closets and basements out !! However, even if the mark were completely obscured, the configuration of the gun being a British military Brunswick rifle with an Enfield short rifle long-range sight added makes it almost definitively Confederate. Not all of the 2,020 Brunswick Rifles purchased by Huse during 1861-62 successfully arrived in the Confederacy. The gun has a nice, untouched and uncleaned look to it. This innovation was designed to engage with rifling . You can buy them still gunked up with 100+ years of gun grease and grime or one that they cleaned up . The weapon was of .704 caliber with a 33 1/16 inch browned barrel incorporating a hooked breech The .704 caliber was chosen so that standard infantry musket balls could be used if necessary. Nearby Similar Homes. 3 Beds. The bore still retains its pronounced two groove rifling with original barrel notches for aligning the special ball ammunitioninto the muzzle. By 1845 it was in India,and by 1848-49, it wasin combat during the Sikh War. The stock is NEAR VERY GOOD overall condition, and shows significant wear, especially around the hardware mounting pins and barrel wedges. This bayonet differs from the Type 30 bayonet by having an additional release button similar to a Japanese NCO sword on top of the handle to keep the bayonet in the scabbard. Original Antique Brunswick Rifles and accessories for sale. This is the two groove rifle that shoots the banded ball. The patchboxhasits original two compartments, one for greased patches, and the other for theBrunswick rifle tools which wereretained by a small brass bar screwed into an iron shaft at the base of the compartment. The first of these were 0.654 inches (16.6mm) caliber. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. 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). This is a antique for a collector, requiring no firearms/shotgun certs. Description. Your target comes from New Brunswick in New Jersey. The rifle was also noted as being very heavy, and that it fired a relatively low velocity round. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. These are stable, mostly invisible and mentioned for total accuracy. Kentucky Style Percussion Long Rifle of unknown make With the adoption of the Pattern 1853 Enfield, the Brunswick rifle, along with the Pattern 1839 and 1842 muskets and the Pattern 1851 Mini Rifle all became obsolete and essentially worthless arms in British military inventories. A very rare British 1907 pattern presentation bayonet by Wilkinson. Ft. 1969 S Ouray St, Aurora, CO 80013. Talk about a before and after. 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. the P-1853 Enfield. The 30" round damascus barrel is retained in the wood by 3 iron keys located along the foreweood. A tight old grain crack also runs through the area of wood filler under the rear barrel wedge. which stands for Queen Victoria Regina. Explore other items from ourAntiques & Collectibles Price Guide. Do you plan on shooting them ? NOTE: "Cleaned and Complete" antique guns are often cleaned to order, so these may not be available for same-day expedited shipping. I remember looking at IMA web sight at one time thinking about getting one but decided to get something else . All the screws were rusted hand-made ones. The Brunswick Rifle was a British rifle, successor to the Baker Rifle. 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. Wow! You are using an out of date browser which is likely incompatible with our website. Part 1-Unboxing, Part 2-Disassembly, Part 3-Cleaning, Fitting, & Creating Parts, Part 4-Reassembling &. (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. Barrels were made with Damascus twist steel - not iron. 1) Pattern 1837 Brunswick rifle sword bayonet, Enfield1838, no scabbard. Or am I confusing that with something else? Part 4. P-1837 Brunswick 2 Groove Rifle with Sword Bayonet, Untouched # 600831 Manufacturer part number: NB1013U $594.95 or 4 interest-free payments of $148.74 with Discontinued Out of stock OVERVIEW Sold Out The Brunswick 2 groove rifle was the first British percussion military rifle to succeed the famous Baker flintlock of the Napoleonic era. . Some of those ended up in the hands of units such as the 26th Louisiana Infantry, which was partly equipped with Brunswicks during the Siege of Vicksburg. Gun Watch, 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. How is the bore? The interior of the lock plate has a single punch dot. and less facility in loading would render it very unmanageable for the use of troops in the field. There are also some small patches of more moderate pitting present in the bore, and the rifling is slightly thinner near the muzzle, suggesting at least moderate use during its working life. Amazingly, despite the wear and minor damage to the stock it remains solid and full length with no major repairs or significant structural issues. Even after the adoption of the small-bore .577 caliber P-1853 Enfield, the Brunswick remained in a secondary issue roll, particularly among native and colonial troops, through the mid-1860s. Walnut stocked with a brass patch box holding cleaning tools and cleaning patches. . This version also used a wrought iron barrel instead of twisted steel, and a simple plug that replaced the break-off breech plug used in earlier patterns. Congrats. 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. Lyman Trade Rifle Muzzleloader in .50cal Percussion. During its evaluation, it was noted that the Brunswick's unique round meant that the Brunswick rifle could not fire the standard British paper cartridges in use at the time. You can see the new one in the below pics IMA Brunswick rifle - a restoration thread. In 1841 an improved version was adopted with a conventional side lock and the hooked breech was eliminated. The bayonets were made by Armaments Corporation of South Africa (ARMSCOR. You did a fantastic job! Many of them were later reamed out to smooth bore after they were sold as surplus when Britain went to cartridge firing rifles. I don't think it would be possible to find a Brunswick much more untouched than this. I brushed the rust off and am re-using them, but the holes are hopelessly stripped. 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. Part 2. These nine examples vary in features and caliber, with some being .704 2-groove military rifles (both 1837 and 1844 patterns) and some being smaller bore volunteer models. She cleaned up nice for being almost 180 years old. The Brunswick rifle used a block front sight and a two position folding leaf rear sight which could be set for either 200 or 300 yards (180 or 270m).[5]. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2020 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. A Confederate Brunswick in the identical configuration is pictured on page 127 of The English Connection, with the only difference being that it has a more legible CH / 1 mark. Antique 1837 Brunswick Rifle muzzle loader, .704 flanged ball, with ramrod, patch box, sling which is old, don't know if original. We believe the 2nd Amendment is best defended through grass-roots organization, education, and advocacy centered around individual gun owners. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. But know the had rifled ones also . English Pattern 1837 Brunswick (MEW1177) Price $495.00. The bore is very dark and dirty would probably be much improved by a good scrubbing. Hawg, I looked it up on Wiki after I posted that.then promptly forgot to edit my thread.lol! The lock is marked "RL MANUFACTORY ENFIELD"with aCrown over "V.R." What's a max bid? An original Brunswick pattern rammer is in the channel under the barrel, and it is full length with good female threads on the end, like those found on the P-1856 cavalry carbine rammer. You can post now and register later. Forum, The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Horrible gunsmith take your biz elsewhereLOL, Enfield No. Pigeon Watch Ltd. 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. The Brunswick was designed around an unusually shaped musket ball, which was made with a thin band around its diameter. It was first approved for manufacture in 1854 . The neck is also marked with 2 punch dots (really squares) and an 18. The Rifle Shoppe, Inc. 870740 S HWY 177 Wellston, OK 74881 405-356-2583 Tel 405-356-9663 Fax Makers of fine quality parts for the builder or restorer. Part 3. 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. Not too many of these have survived, especially the earlier more fragile 1st pattern with the back-action lock. The fix is tedious, but does work well. The Brunswick Rifle replaced the Baker Rifle in British service in 1837. A 30' 2 groove rifled barrel, back action percussion lock, full stocked wood stock mounted with all brass furniture including trigger guard, butt plate, ram rod pipes and brass patch box in the butt. In January 1837, the rifle was approved for production. Just from the way it looks, I don't think that one is a conversion, sooner. 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. Orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order Ontario... Gun owners 1000 rifles was given on October 25, 1837 the way it looks, I do n't if. 1837, the 1st 60th was back in England and the blade 1837 brunswick rifle lengthened to 22.! Bayonet, Enfield1838, no scabbard Part 1-Unboxing, Part 3-Cleaning, Fitting &... 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