Excellent British Enfield Brunswick Rifle 1st Model With Bayonet
Guns International #: 100625527 Seller's Inventory #: 29454
Category: Enfield Rifles - Military Rifles - Antique
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
NSN, .704 Caliber, 30” barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This outstanding, “Rl. Manufactory Enfield” marked, “(crown)/VR” cyphered example has a back-action lock with the scripted Enfield marking, dated 1838. The 1840 dated barrel is marked “ENFIELD” with further Broad Arrow and inspector markings, and retains a stunning amount of the original blue finish. The lock, meanwhile, has muted color case-hardening that has turned to a mellow, dappled gray patina over time. All markings on the lock, barrel and wood are clear and crisp. The original, “F. PRICE”-made English walnut stock is regimentally marked just ahead of the large, two compartment patchbox on the right side: “I.C.R.” as well as an 1860 dated Pimlico cartouche and Class 2 stores mark. The wood exhibits only minor handling marks and small surface blemishes, mainly present on the left side surrounding the maker's stamp. The brass has an overall mellow ochre-brown patina with some brighter yellow and no evidence of polishing. This rifle is mounted with an original Brunswick rod and correct nipple protector (missing the leather pad). Included with the rifle is its original 1838 dated, “(E)NFIELD” marked bayonet marked Enfield and broad arrow. The bayonet measures 26 1/2” overall with a 21 7/8” double-edged, wasp-waisted blade having short, single fullers running up the forte on both sides. The steel has a mostly bright patina with specks of darker surface freckling throughout, and has a single “V” stamp on the ricasso opposite the armory and date markings. The cast brass hilt has an overall pale yellow-ochre patina, two slightly upturned quillons with teardrop shaped finials, and a ridged grip with fully functional press-stud catch. Two cast lead belted balls are also included and are contained in the patchbox. This is a splendid example of an early Brunswick Rifle with an unusually high amount of original condition remaining and an original bayonet. It would make a fantastic addition to any collection and would be very hard to upgrade. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: Brunswick
Caliber Info: 0.704
Gauge Info: 0.704