The CS imported Brunswick Rifles of the Pattern 1837 and 1844, that were purchased by Barnett (London subcontractor) as condemned guns. In 1843, the Russians adopted a percussion ignition rifle based upon the British Pattern 1837 Brunswick Rifle. Originally, the 60thRifles was formed in America during the French-Indian Wars and consisted mainly of American Colonists & "Foreigners." Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. Found in Nepal these are original 2 groove smooth bore Officer's Muskets that have the outward appearance of being P-1837 Brunswick Rifles. Click here to check out the process of cleaning and restoring this antique gun, as done by master gunsmith Norm Sutton! 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]. The rifle was similar in appearance to the original eleven-grooved model but it now incorporated the Brunswick rifling made to a caliber of .654 in. 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. Use and Effect The Baker Rifle had a clear advantage over the smooth bore weapons of the period. Thinking was rifle slings I bought from them , one for my MAS-36 was one . 7 oz.) 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. 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. In turn, this Quartermaster would have issued eachsoldier with a numbered set of equipment which included this rifle. 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. The brass furniture is in good condition and consists of the nose cap, ram rod guides, triggerguard, patchbox, and buttplate.
These units were a vast departure from traditional troops and among the first to receive rifled weapons consisting of initially, the flintlock Baker Rifle followed by the percussion ignition Brunswick Rifle. 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 gun has a nice, untouched and uncleaned look to it. Issued exclusively to the British home army and Indian . As far as prices the name Colt adds $$$$ right off the bat . The rifle weighed approximately 9 to 10lb (4.1 to 4.5kg) (depending on the pattern) without the bayonet attached. Such beautiful workmanship.
All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. The Pattern 1840 featured a dual compartment patch box, and had several minor improvements to the Pattern 1836. Sure some others who are really up on this stuff will be along shortly . 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. I need to check them out haven't done that in a while . 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. In January 1837, the rifle was approved for production.[2]. Davis was the lock maker. The Brunswick was also manufactured in Belgium. These rifleswere completey handmadeand originally came withbrowned barrels, case colored locks, and brass furniture . No FFL, C&R or any license is required to possess, transport, sell or trade Antique guns. in years, didn't even know they were still in business. 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. How to Use Classifieds - PLEASE READ FIRST ! In January 1837, the rifle was approved for production. 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. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick is letting its light shine by illuminating the corner faade of its building, located at the corner of Middle and Pleasant streets . Was a smooth bore maybe , can't remember . The bores fouled making them harder to load after firing them so they didn't make them much faster to load. Rather than being produced at Russian Imperial Arsenals like Tula, the Russians relied upon the Lige gun trade in Belgium to produce the guns. During this rifle's period of service,weknowthe 1st 60th was based in Ireland in 1843. Brunswick, For more information please see our Policies and
For over a year now,we have closelywatched the market for other Brunswicks and to the best of my knowledge,thisis currently the onlyBritish military/English made 1st Pattern Brunswick currently on the market in the US and probably the world. With the theoretical acceptance of the new ignition system, George Lovell, inspector of small arms at Enfield (the British government armory), proceeded to start the process of designing a new percussion musket and rifle. This particular example was built by Enfield in 1843 and survived thousands of miles of travel across land, sea, and plenty of combat. The rifles were shipped in crates of 20 each, each rifle accompanied by the appropriate brass handled saber bayonet. As it sits, it is priced much more reasonably. Theoriginal component of what would become the 60thRifles was formed in America during the French-Indian Wars by American Colonists & Foreigners. These 160+ year-old Rifles and Sword Bayonets are TOTALLY untouched and offered in AS IS condition for you to enjoy! Barnett re-outfitted the rifles, including fitting the Brunswicks with Pattern 1856 rifle, 1100 yard sights. 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. Unlike the Baker rifle, the Brunswick used a special round ball with raised ribs that fit into two spiraling grooves in the barrel. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. The original was a 2 grooved barrel shooting a belted ball in .62 caliber, but when production started the caliber was changed to .70 so they could shoot a musket ball if needed. The rifling design had been selected not so much for accuracy, but for its ability to see significant use without becoming too fouled to load. It featured a .70 caliber bore with prominent 2 groove rifling with an effective range of up to300 to 400 yards. Is that a flip sight on the rifle and you got any info on it ? This design was a big . My guess and only a guess is it has been converted from flintlock to cap lock cause of the patch box . During this span of time, we have seen half a dozen or more Baker Rifles at showsor auctions but onlytwo 1st Pattern Brunswicks which were both sold last year. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. The barrel has a mostly smooth, dark brown patina on its surface, while it retains traces of what appears to be a period rust blued finish underneath. 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 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. The rifle retains both sling swivels, which appear to be original, and its period applied rear sight. It probably also survived a brutal mutiny in India in 1857 in which the 1st 60th valiantly foughtwith the Ghurkas and EIC to defeat the mutineers at Meerut. 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. Essentially a two groove barrel? This, as he put it, was to give more rotation but less friction. This is an issue or inventorynumber. 30inches (varies). 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. Huse acquired all of the Brunswick Rifles from S. Isaac, Campbell & Company, who purchased the guns from J.E. JavaScript is disabled. The final change came in 1847, when Lacy & Reynolds, a London arms contractor, introduced an improvement to the bayonet mounting bar. Have bought a few of them gunked up rifles and cleaned and worked them over just for fun in the past . Complete with Colonial issue Brunswick brass hilted bayonet with knuckle guard (regrets, no scabbard available). All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. These were introduced for use by Junior Officers (NCOs) who led Companies of Smoothbore Musketeers armed with either the smoothbore Flintlock 3rd Model Brown Bess or P-1842 Percussion smoothbore . Just from the way it looks, I don't think that one is a conversion, sooner. Love the style of the front sling swivels on it ! We feel you will agree that the recovery of old weapons from Nepal was a milestone for the collecting fraternity and we hope you enjoy a genuine antique weapon that has never been touched by any other collector than you. Did the Whitworth rifles get their idea from Brunswick rifle or vice versa ?
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. They are sold as collector's items or as "wall hangers". This made the rifle difficult to load at night, when the grooves could not be seen.[4].
This product is available for international shipping. I know I can speak for him in saying we both like the Brunswick quite a bit. Lovell experimented with a variety of rifling systems for what would become the new Brunswick rifle, and finally settled upon a 2-groove bore of .704 caliber that used a belted ball to insure a tight mechanical fit between the ball and rifling. Its never been cleaned or enhancedwhich means its still wearing its original history, put their by hands of soldiers more than 150 years ago. Please buy our products, but do read the reviews and descriptions first. These antique guns are not sold in "live" condition. I remember something about the oval rifling now you bring it up . This particular rifle has only recently been discovered after many decades ofstorage. 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. 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. IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Please note that while a few have original butt plates or patch box covers, we cannot honor any request for those. It is only Confederate Armused in the Civil War to have British Military Proofs. The 1st Battalion of the 60th Rifles were known at the time of this Rifle's service as theKing's Royal Rifle Corpsor more simply, the "KRRC." By 1860, the 1st 60th was back in England and the Brunswicks were by then in mothballs. 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. Another typically Confederate identifier is the presence of carved initials in the stock. This is a regimentally marked 1st Pattern Brunswick rifle that once belonged to the Elite1st Battalion 60th Rifles of the British Army. It was ironical that these gunmakers should at the same time be fulfilling the last orders for the old flintlock rifles. Several refinements were made to the design during its production life, and production of the rifle was finally discontinued in 1885.[3]. The first Brunswick rifles were made by the following gunmakers: Production began in March 1838, and the first mass-produced rifles were issued to the Rifle Brigade, the Canadian Rifle Regiment, and a few specialized units in 1840. 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. changed to .70 so they could shoot a musket ball if needed.
Or am I confusing that with something else? 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.
The worst thing I could immediately find is the gun came without a complete trigger guard. I haven't thought of I.M.A. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. He then sold the rifles, through S. Issac, Campbell & Company to Caleb Huse, the Confederate, London . However, EVERY rifle WILL BE 100% GENUINE! Rounds for rifles were required to fit tightly into the barrel so that the round would grip the rifling as it traveled down the barrel, imparting a spin to the round and improving its stability. 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. [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. They chose long time Belgian maker PJ Malherbe & Cie to manufacture the rifles that would . Thanks Jeff for the pictures !! These unique uniforms earned the 60th rifles the nickname"Green Jackets". The brass furniture is in very nice condition with a golden patina that is very attractive, but that suggests it may have been cleaned some time ago. Please note that while a few have original butt plates or patch box covers, we cannot honor any request for those. An altered pattern was submitted in August 1837, and the first bulk order of 1000 rifles was given on 25 October 1837. In fact the accuracy (or rather inaccuracy) of the rifle was such that during the last years of production the multi-leaf rear sight was abandoned for a fixed sight, with the Board of Ordnance feeling that the adjustable sight was unnecessary for the rifle or the rifleman! Among its cargo were some 16 cases of Brunswick Rifles, 320 in total, which were sold for $10.00 each at the auction. 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 sword bayonet had a similar grip to the Baker hand bayonet, with a wide double-edged blade 17-in. 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. A tight old grain crack also runs through the area of wood filler under the rear barrel wedge. We want Educated Aware Customers. 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. 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This curious arm with its two-groove bore and belted bullet remained in the hands of Regulars, Militia and Native troops for almost half a century, despite complaints of the guns inaccuracy and difficult loading system. 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. Hawg, I looked it up on Wiki after I posted that.then promptly forgot to edit my thread.lol! 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. We This bayonet has a blade 25-in. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It was obvious that the Hanoverian oval bored rifle failed to impress Lovell, for the first model Brunswick he produced was rifled in the usual way, but with eleven grooves instead of seven. You know how it is you hear these old "words of wisdom" way back that sounds good but no real proof to it !! We ask you to look closely at the photographs, the example photographed here is a typical gun that could expect to receive, read reviews, both good and bad, and only then place an order understanding what you are likely to receive. . The bore is very dark and dirty would probably be much improved by a good scrubbing. 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. Of those two, one belonged to us which can be seen in our Previously Sold section of this website. 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. 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. Unlike the Baker rifle, the Brunswick rifle used a special round ball with raised ribs that fit into two spiraling grooves in the barrel. Only a few batches of rifles produced for the British Army were fitted with this improvement. As well as an obvious requirement for improved long-ranged accuracy, there was also a need for a new ignition system to replace the old style flint action that had been rendered obsolete by the introduction of the percussion cap. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. I remember looking at IMA web sight at one time thinking about getting one but decided to get something else . Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. The first bulk order of 1000 rifles was given on October 25, 1837. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. 1998-2023 Copyright Research Press All Rights Reserved. Sooner, it was the Baker rifle that was a flintlock, the Brunswick looks similar but they were percussion rifles. There are a few minor age cracks, but the wood is very solid with a solid wrist and still retains a fair amountof originalshellac with dark patina from yearsof usage andmany morein storage. The original was a 2 grooved barrel shooting a The Pattern 1841 replaced the back action lock with a side lock. The first of these were 0.654 inches (16.6mm) caliber. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. I know I'm in a place where people get it lol. If it isn't what you expect, that is fine, return it (before you attempt any restoration or cleaning) and the full gun purchase price will be refunded to you, however the customer will pay shipping both ways. 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. 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. Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon. With the release of stocks of old military pattern guns from the Royal Arsenal of Nepal that are now available from Atlanta Cutlery, the supply of historic British Empire Guns from the 1750s-1940s. 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. This Rifle: To the 60th, this rifle would have been known as No. These copies were apparently hand made, and as such their details varied slightly.
By 1845, the 1st 60thwas in India,andin 1848-49,this rifle no doubt sawcombatin thethe Sikh War. For the most part they are only visible with the barrel removed, and are all tightly glued with very old repairs. IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200.
First Model Brunswick Rifle (673) The first percussion rifle adopted by the British and approved in 1837. 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. In today's world,surpisingly few of these true original British MilitaryBrunswicks have survived compared to their predecessor, the Flintlock Baker rifle which occasionally make appearances here at shows and auctions here in the US. The gun went into production in 1838, with the first rifles reaching troops in the field around 1840. In 1841 an improved version was adopted with a conventional side lock and the hooked breech was eliminated.
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. British and approved in 1837. 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. The 60th has a long history which is still going strong today. The60th seemed to take good care of this rifle as there is very little evidence of pitting or abuse. It is estimated that approximately 10,000 to 12,000 of these were made in Nepal.[7]. Please read on, it will be well worth your time! However, this lock change was not put into manufacturing until 1845. 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. (Firearms of Europe, 2nd Ed., Whisker, Hartzler, Yantz. 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 new made patch box covers & butt plates will almost always require fitting / filing. An important part of British Colonial History, this classic Brunswick p-1837 percussion rifle saw service throughout the empire. When it arrived, it looked rather like the pictures on their site - covered in filth, crystallized storage grease, rust and grime. This marking is identical to the one we sold last year which can be viewed inthe "Previously Sold" page of this website. Enjoy banner ad-free browsing with The Firearms Forum Plus. The lock functions quite well with a very strong hammer that locks up well on both half and full cock positions. The rifle was also noted as being very heavy, and that it fired a relatively low velocity round.
What's so really sad is I was so excited about wanting to see the pictures I completely ignored the title to the post BRUNSWICK P-1837 !!!!! 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. 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.
Norm has done a P-1837 as well. Barnett & Son of London. You can buy them still gunked up with 100+ years of gun grease and grime or one that they cleaned up .
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