The musketry books also recommended that, whenever the grease around the bullet appears to be melted away, or otherwise removed from the cartridge, the. The battle of mapperley hills was the mocking term given to an incident on tuesday 23 august 1842, which marked the culmination of several days of chartist disturbances in the nottingham area. The king visited the town on 21 july on his tour of the midlands. Anne enfield, died 1865, aged sixtyfour, was the wife of william enfield, and daughter of matthew needham. The p1853 enfield is probably the most reproduced military musket in the world. I have read the confederate enfield monograph with 56 pages it couldnt really be called a book. Lee surrendered at appomattox, benson walked homeand took. Subject termsramerlcan civil war, battle of chickamauga, 15. There are enough confederate associated enfield rifles and kerr revolvers. Rosslyn bruce, a copy is given of a letter written from nottingham by king charles, august 31st, 1642, and addressed to our trusty and wellbeloved sir gervase clifton, knt. Aug 29, 2014 this a london made, confederate used single band enfield rifle, picked up off the battlefield at fredericksburg. On february 21, 1864, confederate and union forces faced off over the banks of the chuquatonchee creek on ellis bridge in west point, mississippi. This book examines the specific markings found on british pattern 1853 riflemuskets and short rifle derivatives purchased by the confederacy. Steve presents the story of the most celebrated confederate rifle and bolsters his narrative with inspiring photography.
Confederate cavalry at chickamauga what went wrong. The author did cover an immense amount of information on confederate purchases and who was involved with the manufacturing of the p53s but he did not cover the combination tools for the rifle, sergeant and private tools, or the various bullet molds that were sold to the confederate states to manufacture bullets for the p53 enfield. I am trying to find information on two markings on my confederateimported pattern 1851 enfield minie rifle. Viewer inspector cartouches, supplier logos, property marks, and. This threehour battle pitted nathan bedford forrest with his small but mighty cavalry against. The confederate reprint company specializes in providing primary source literature relating to the antebellum, war between the states, and reconstruction periods of american history. 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 covered. Oil changed at 1,000 miles, along with a chain cleaning and tightening.
Please also note the excerpt taken from the payne papers on page 143 from the 2nd edition of firepower from abroad. He was among,the first in nottingham to take up the question of the better housing of the poor in a practical form. Level 3 modules autumn semester the university of nottingham. This excellent book states that the confederate buying agents, josiah gorgas and caleb huse purchased over 350,000 european rifles between 1861 and 1865, over 250,000 of these were the percussion enfield rifled muskets and 100,000 were austrian percussion arms. The gun is typical of the confederate enfields that were actually issued and saw battle usage. Steve knotts book, the confederate enfield is an absolute must have for anyone interested in the american civil war.
The confederate enfield and the lemat revolver wiley sword american socket bayonets 17171873 donald b. The most widely used was the british pattern 1853 enfield riflemusket because it was accurate and well made. Hicks colt percussion accoutrements 1834 1873 robin j. Here you can watch short videos from staff members about their modules to help you decide which modules you want to take at level 3 autumn semester. 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. Going back for a moment to the confederate bit if one looks at the last set of photos, bottom but one, there is a feint mark near the trigger guard that looks similar to the sinclair hamilton. The site of the assembly and the battle may have been in.
The nottinghamshire heritage gateway events the english. Everything you wanted to know about confederate enfield rifles and. Ed holloway, in his book confederate longarms and pistols makes a good case that the m rifle was built by english gunmaker walter watson in fayetteville, nc, for the confederate firm murdock morrison thus explaining the m stamped on the lock plate. 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. The p1853 enfield rifle musket here is a classic example of a confederate marked and imported musket that clearly saw use in the field. Aug 27, 20 this past weekend i got a chance to read a monograph on confederate enfields. The southern states were demanding a break from the union for the second time in the history of the country. For fifty years he was a worker in the sunday school. I am trying to find information on two markings on my confederate imported pattern 1851 enfield minie rifle. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier. Yet, there has never been a perfect, 100% historically accurate enfield. The photography is excellent and i have no complaints. For decades, historians and arms collectors have been debating the origins of these american enfields to determine who made them. The british enfield riflemusket played a significant role in the civil war.
My only complaint is that it covers only a few enfields. 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. Confederate sharpshooter berry benson and his enfield. It could be nd or even on if viewed from the opposite direction. New monograph on confederate enfields british militaria forums. An 1861 p53 enfield cavalry rifle produced by the london armoury company ltd. This threehour battle pitted nathan bedford forrest with his small but mighty cavalry against william sooy smith and his dogged federal troops as. Ep bond confederate enfield copied off an original from the. Holloway notes several m rifles exist that were stamped with watsons cartouche. In the photo, you will note that that the on may 2, 1864, theblockade runner s. The enfield riflemusket was preferred by confederate sharpshooters, including south carolina sgt. Some were calling it karma for the american civil war and for the removal of certain historic statues depicting confederate heroes of the south. This is nice example of a late war confederate marked 3 band enfield rifle with the anchor s symbol next to the top toe of the buttplate. The lockplate is marked 1861 tower with crown behind hammer.
The first is a stamped no on the stock opposite the lock plate. This is a very solid confederate musket, and quite interesting with the early 1861 blockade runner history. Nottingham became embroiled in early factional posturing during the summer of 1642. He was among, the first in nottingham to take up the question of the better housing of the poor in a practical form. These firearms had hand engraved inventory numbers put on the tang of the buttplates. Enfield is a market town in greater london, and is the historic centre of the london borough of enfield. Containing 66 championship games and 80 selected games from major tournaments. It was essential for the king and parliament to gain ammunition. I will include a copy of the louisiana chapter from the enfield book. A pattern 1853 type ii enfield artillery carbine with numbered buttplate and js and anchor inspection stamp.
Everything else on the bike is stock except the clutch. Since my last post here regarding a possible confederate enfield, i have stripped it down more and am now also looking at its possible manufacturers. Possible confederate enfield 53 british militaria forums. This past weekend i got a chance to read a monograph on confederate enfields. Troops and police broke up an assembly of perhaps five thousand people and arrested four hundred of them when they refused to disperse.
Rare identified enfield of a confederate soldier killed in action at gettysburg. The development of the royal small arms factory enfield lock. Im wondering if anyone has ever seen an example like this, as most civil war era enfields are two or three been rifles. New monograph on confederate enfields british militaria. Train tickets from enfield to nottingham can start from as little as. Reference book the confederate enfield by knott horse. The enfield pattern 1853 riflemusket also known as the pattern 1853 enfield, p53 enfield, and enfield riflemusket was a. American rifleman english enfields in confederate service. Nottingham 1946 the book of the british chess federations. British imported infantry small arms but mostly enfields and their accessories. Enfield was a set settlements united by one church, including by the high middle ages in 3 a small agrarian market town, otherwise hamlets spread around the royal hunting grounds of enfield chase. At the time of the domesday book the area was spelt enefelde, and had a priest who almost certainly resided in st. They wanted fences and walls put up to keep the virus in the north. A classic confederate imported enfield rifled musket in.
It is a soft cover publication with large, color photographs of confederate enfields and their markings. Level 3 modules autumn semester university of nottingham. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book. Confederate marked p53 enfield rifle t his is nice example of a late war confederate marked 3 band enfield rifle with the anchor s symbol next to the top toe of the buttplate. This is a limited edition 1853 enfield rifle with a. The confederate enfield the confederate enfield 9780615774930 by knott, steven w. 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. In august 1983 we hosted the brigade world conference at nottingham university. Wish the authors could expand it to 500 glossy pages and to a coffee table book size. Nottingham battalion has acted as host to brigade council on no fewer than six occasions, the first in 1906 and subsequently in 1920, 1947, 1957, 1972 and 1992 our centenary year.
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. Reference book the confederate enfield by knott horse soldier. Choose a print and ebook format above and get 25% off both. Nottinghamshire history in and about nottinghamshire. Ep bond confederate enfield copied off an original from the blockade runner gladiator. By 1572 most of the longdistance streets had been completed. Train tickets from nottingham to enfield can start from as little as. Holloway also noted that many of the rifles were crudely built. As the title of the book suggests, two main subjects are covered.
The confederate government contracted for the purchase of 30,000 enfield rifle muskets to be delivered in october 1861 through april 1862. This site is dedicated to books relating to nottinghamshire books about the county, its towns and people, books written by nottinghamshire authors and books produced by our own publishing arm, bookcase editions, all with a local connection. 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. Confederate m rifle enfield the m rifle enfield musket is one of the civil wars better known rare guns. Im wondering if anyone has ever seen an example like this, as most civil war era enfields are. In october 1853, mr later sir john anderson, the chief engineer. Saints and sinners, nottingham characters, street cries, 1837 by richard iliffe. If you travel with an airplane which has average speed of 560 miles per hour between nottingham to enfield, it takes 0. The area is identified in the london plan as one of 35 major centres in greater london. The first significant shipment of small arms imported on confederate account arrived via the steamer fingal into savannah in november of 1861 with 9,620 enfield riflemuskets, 7,520 of which were owned by the confederate war department. This is a terrific book and i love the richdetailed photographs that are printed throughout the work. Some were calling it karma for the american civil war and for the removal of certain historic statues depicting confederate heroes of.
This a london made, confederate used single band enfield rifle, picked up off the battlefield at fredericksburg. The enfield 1853 riflemusket was used by both the north and the south in the american civil war, and was the second most widely used infantry weapon in the war, surpassed only by the springfield model 1861 rifled musket. Recently installed race rails and subcage from impaktech that are powder coated with suzukis blue. The distance line on map shows distance from nottingham to enfield between two cities. Popular confederate books meet your next favorite book. Welcome to the school of politics and international relations virtual module fair. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Payne was a confederate ordnance officer stationed at the port of wilmington 186365.
Its quite similar to the our 1864 dated anchor s marked carbine we also have listed. The confederate enfield new revised edition horse soldier. The confederates imported more enfields during the course of the war than any other small arm, buying from private contractors and gun. Minie delivered 168 cases of enfield rifles marked ch. Welcome to nottingham books,the online shopping facility of the bookcase, nottinghams premier independent bookshop. Civil war antiques dave taylors december 20 webcatalog.
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