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. Berners then in use by the Duke of Brunswicks forces. I was impressed by the mold and decided to go right to work and cast a bunch of soft lead belted balls. The pattern 1837 & 1844 Brunswick rifles in .704 cal with 2 groove rifling having a 1 in 30 twist. 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. 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. 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. The guns were acquired in 8 lots between October 31, 1861 and March 27, 1862. 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. However, this Hanovarian design was rejected in favor of what became the standard Two Groove "Belted Ball" .704 Cal. The Brunswick rifle was a large caliber (.704) muzzle-loading percussion rifle manufactured for the British Army at the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield in the early 19th century. [6], Copies of the Brunswick rifle were made in Nepal, from approximately 1840 to 1860. You can see the new one in the below pics IMA Brunswick rifle - a restoration thread. August 21, 2022 in Guns for Sale (Private Sales). 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! The Brunswick Rifle. 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. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Attached a few photos. An important part of British Colonial History, this classic Brunswick p-1837 percussion rifle saw service throughout the empire. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. The fix is tedious, but does work well. I brushed the rust off and am re-using them, but the holes are hopelessly stripped. Original Brunswick P.1837 Brass Handle Sword Bayonet Price $465 plus postage. The lock was originally a back action design, with the mainspring located behind the hammer. Kentucky Style Percussion Long Rifle of unknown make Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. The Brunswick rifle developed a reputation for being difficult to load, but was fairly well received and remained in production for almost 50 years. Description A British Indian Army 1837 Model Brunswick rifle. The pattern 1837 & 1844 Brunswick rifles in .704 cal with 2 groove rifling having a 1 in 30 twist. A heavier version in 0.796 inches (20.2mm) caliber was produced for the Royal Navy. 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. Road Trip: Marysville, WA 98270 to JBLM (tacoma, WA 98433), Dongar Mirror to Dashcam Power Adapter (Toyota), Handgun Bundle (Keltec CP33 + Glock 34 Gen 5 MOS), Sig Sauer MCX Virtus/TACOPS 11.5" 5.56 & 6.75" 300BLK Package, BNIB Left handed Stag arms upper/lower/bcg/handguard, I agree to the classified rules and terms of service. 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. A very rare British 1907 pattern presentation bayonet by Wilkinson. 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 only objection he found was the difficulty of placing the belted ball in its proper position on the muzzle in loading. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. I haven't thought of I.M.A. I received my belted ball mold from Jeff Tanner today. I remember looking at IMA web sight at one time thinking about getting one but decided to get something else . The Pattern 1841 replaced the back action lock with a side lock. Prefer local pickup as shipping this guy safely is a real pain. The bottom of the barrel also bears the initials JM, which match the M in the lock and the same initials in the stock behind the triggerguard. 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. 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. The period of these weapons spans from 1816-1945. We recommend upgrading your current browser or. In December 1836, trials were conducted to compare the Brunswick rifle against the Baker 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. You are correct . These cases were marked in three lines B / WD / H within a rhomboid, indicating Brunswick, War Department (Confederate Ordnance Department) and Huse. Never fired so ensure you take it a gunsmith should you attempt to do so. Antique 1837 Brunswick Rifle muzzle loader, .704 flanged ball, with ramrod, patch box, sling which is old, don't know if original. 450 Bushmaster is a rifle cartridge developed by Tim LeGendre of LeMag Firearms, and licensed to Bushmaster Firearms International. The bore still retains its pronounced two groove rifling with original barrel notches for aligning the special ball ammunitioninto the muzzle. Confederate Brunswicks:There isdocumented proof that the Confederacy used the Brunswick rifle during the Civil War. Wish I was up more on this . . As the Gillespie gun is a numbered (#1065) Volunteer pattern, .63 caliber gun, it must have been part of a different shipment of Brunswick rifles to Prices troops that we have not found the ordnance records for, as the record mentioned above clearly describes .704 caliber Brunswicks. The gun went into production in 1838, with the first rifles reaching troops in the field around 1840. If this one had a great CH / 1 mark it would be priced at least 50% higher. I had to lengthen the inletting at both ends as this TG is longer than the original one by maybe 1/2" in each direction. Just from the way it looks, I don't think that one is a conversion, sooner. "909". Original Antique Brunswick Rifles and accessories for sale. The whole of the order was, therefore, put out to the trade in London at a charge of 38s per rifle. Therefore, all of IMA's Antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world. During most of the firms life it was on Newtown Row (later Newtown Road) in the gunmaking district of Birmingham. The round lug on the barrel was replaced by the old flat bar (pictured below right) with its notch towards the muzzle. The Brunswick rifle also proved to require less cleaning than the Baker rifle. The Brunswick rifle proved to be equally accurate at shorter ranges, and more accurate at longer ranges. Also has original sword bayonet, both the rifle, bayonet are very rare. 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. The Brunswick Rifle was a British rifle, successor to the Baker Rifle. 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. Came with a original buttplate and parts of the patchbox cover. 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 !!!!! Carlo III (nato Charles Philip Arthur George; Londra, 14 novembre 1948) il re del Regno Unito di Gran Bretagna e Irlanda del Nord e degli altri quattordici reami del Commonwealth.. Figlio maggiore della regina Elisabetta II e del marito Filippo di Edimburgo, appartiene al casato Windsor, che ha mantenuto tale denominazione per decreto reale anche dopo il matrimonio della madre. Since mine was made in Nepal the rifling was hand cut so I will just be shooting the .69 Cal round ball. This description as 2-groove rifles indicates that these were the .704 caliber British military pattern 1837 and 1844 Brunswick Rifles. . Something for you as well as all your future generations to honor and enjoy! The rest of the gun shows the same \ \ | mating marks, and they are found on the edges of the barrel keys (wedges), both side lock screws, and the in the rammer channel. This is the replacement unit IMA sent, hence why it needs a little fitting. The neck is also marked with 2 punch dots (really squares) and an 18. 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. Here is the rifle. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2020 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. ,,DT. 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. 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. Barrels were made with Damascus twist steel - not iron. For the most part they are only visible with the barrel removed, and are all tightly glued with very old repairs. Lyman Trade Rifle Muzzleloader in .50cal Percussion. Congratulations, Cleaned up real nice for sure. So I dont know if this helps with the ID or not but the bottom of the stock is faintly stamped Potts & Hunt. This rare 1834 vintage H. Ferry manufactured rifl .Click for more info Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc. Area Code: 859 $3,495.00 NEW THIS WEEK! The breech retains mostly legible British military proof marks, and a mostly legible B O / (BROAD ARROW), Board of Ordnance Storekeepers mark is still visible in the obverse stock, forward of the patchbox. A store that buys old military stuff and sells it like your guns . Thinking was rifle slings I bought from them , one for my MAS-36 was one . What a great job of restoration. I think what the Brits were after on the Brunswick was faster loading, the ball was a mechanical fit and needed no patch to grip the rifling. All subsequent patterns were 0.704 inches (17.9mm) caliber. Davis was the lock maker. 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. The stock is cracked at the wrist and part of the front end is missing on the left side. (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. 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. Unlike the Baker rifle, the Brunswick rifle used a special round ball with raised ribs that fit into two spiraling grooves in the barrel. Huse acquired all of the Brunswick Rifles from S. Isaac, Campbell & Company, who purchased the guns from J.E. As it sits, it is priced much more reasonably. It's an untouched rifle from IMA I cleaned up. "Designed by William Jay (1792-1837) and completed in 1819, this antebellum English Regency-style house was the primary residence of Richard Richardson (1765-1833), a cotton merchant, banker and domestic slave trader and his wife, Frances Bolton Richardson. 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. Two of the faults to which the Committee had objected in the Brunswick specimen had been removed. The 60th still exists today and are known as "The Royal Green Jackets". Each rifle retains its original flip rear sights, and heavy steel bayonet bar on the right side of the barrel to carry a brass hilted sword bayonet. LWRC IC A5, 5.56, 16" SPRL FLT, BLACK, PISTON, very low round count, original owner + accessories, no ammo. 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. The gun is a 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 3/16 2-groove .704 caliber barrel and the usual large brass patchbox. . Original Brunswick P-1837 Percussion Two Groove Infantry Rifle with Ba - International Military Antiques 8 reviews Item: NB1013 In stock Original Brunswick P-1837 Percussion Two Groove Infantry Rifle with Bayonet- Cleaned & Complete Condition $1,295.00 $323.75 per month with or 4 interest-free payments of $323.75 with Comments Add to Cart English Pattern 1837 Brunswick (MEW1177) Price $495.00. The target has already been searched 80 times. The ramrod is original and in good condition. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. I thought I did but obviously not. ? Sold Out. But know the had rifled ones also . Comes complete with Colonial issue Brunswick brass hilted bayonet with knuckle guard. This innovation was designed to engage with rifling . The rear sight is the Enfield short rifle pattern, with a 1,100-yard ladder. Walnut stocked with a brass patch box holding cleaning tools and cleaning patches. She cleaned up nice for being almost 180 years old. In all cases, even the surplus military guns have been upgraded with the addition Pattern 1856 short rifle rear sights. I don't have the trigger guard to photograph as it's at the TIG welder to get a screw hole plugged so I can reloacate a screw. The. Only a few batches of rifles produced for the British Army were fitted with this improvement. 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. Product Information A P-1837 Brunswick percussion rifle, chambered in .704. Both of these areas of minor damage are very old and worn quite smooth from handling and use. 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. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. JavaScript is disabled. The bayonet bar was relocated further back due to problems that had been experienced with the Baker rifle. Trials continued to experiment with multiple grooved rifling and eventually, in 1841, a smooth-bore version was experimentally developed. 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. 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. 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. There was no difficulty in handling or loading it.It shot correctly for a longer period without cleaning.The greater smoothness of the barrel made it less likely to wear away than those with projecting bearings or lands. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? $430,000. Walnut stock has brass fittings and a patch box to the shoulder butt, retains steel ramrod. long with two wide grooves making a complete turn. A patch box with a hinged brass lid was located on the right side of the butt. An altered pattern was submitted in August 1837, and the first bulk order of 1000 rifles was given on October 25, 1837. Jeff probably is going what is this guy smoking !!!! 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. Originally sold by International Military Antiques as in "untouched condition" for $595.00. The rifle was quickly put to the test. 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. Found in Nepal these are original 2 groove smooth bore Officer's Muskets that have the outward appearance of being P-1837 Brunswick Rifles. 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. Jul 7, 2021 Sooner, it was the Baker rifle that was a flintlock, the Brunswick looks similar but they were percussion rifles. Not too many of these have survived, especially the earlier more fragile 1st pattern with the back-action lock. Some of these units were the first to wear the more concealing Green Uniforms as they wereknown as "Green Jackets". The Volunteer pattern, smaller bore guns have stamped inventory numbers, and the extant examples range from #207 through #1065. 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. In January 1837, the rifle was approved for production. So I ordered a Pattern 1837 Brunswick rifle form IMA a couple weeks ago. Congrats. This rifle is a blast to shoot and I can't wait for the mold. In Great shape. Been few years back . Part 2. Some more progress (slowly!). Great jobnow it's time to hunt for a mold! The rifle was only made for 3 years before being replaced by the Type 38 Rifles in 1905. 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. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. To date nine examples of these Confederate purchased Brunswick Rifles are known, all bearing the CH/1 inspection mark Curtis & Hughes, who acted as viewers for Confederate arms purchases in England, usually of guns sold by Barnett. 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. OK, here's some tardily delivered photos of the progress as it were. 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. IMA has Brunwicks for sale . The Brunswick Rifle replaced the Baker Rifle in British service in 1837. I used to buy stuff from them through their advertisements in Shotgun News. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. My Jeff Tanner mold will be here in about a week. All the screws were rusted hand-made ones. In 1837 the decision was made to adopt the Brunswick system. The Stephan Hart was captured by the Federal Blockading Squadron and its cargo was subsequently sold at auction on May 22, 1862. The back-action was case hardened and the ramrod was polished bright. Please see our. In 1841 an improved version was adopted with a conventional side lock and the hooked breech was eliminated. Here's one that's finally being studied in detail. Nearby Recently Sold Homes. 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. As the general design of the rifle had been agreed with the Rifle Brigade and orders had been placed for materials, the question of rifling was now urgent. Lovell told the Board that he had second thoughts about the rifling of his new pattern rifle. The Lorenz rifle was an Austrian rifle used in the mid 19th century. Good day all. 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. You are using an out of date browser. I can't wait to get out to the range. One he had made with the two grooves in the style of the Brunswick had proved superior to the eleven-grooved model. Regardless he has a pretty cool piece of history !!!! Pigeon Watch Ltd. Part 1-Unboxing, Part 2-Disassembly, Part 3-Cleaning, Fitting, & Creating Parts, Part 4-Reassembling &. The rifle weighed approximately 9 to 10lb (4.1 to 4.5kg) (depending on the pattern) without the bayonet attached. Such beautiful workmanship. The Black Wolf Pro is available in 7, 8 or 9 with pocket or gully options. The brass furniture is in good condition and consists of the nose cap, ram rod guides, triggerguard, patchbox, and buttplate. 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. with the twist increased to a complete turn. Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). Explore other items from ourAntiques & Collectibles Price Guide. 2 Baths. 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. We believe the 2nd Amendment is best defended through grass-roots organization, education, and advocacy centered around individual gun owners. typical of the 2nd Model. On Boxing Day, 1836, Millar reported that the rifle had four great advantages over its rivals: It was as accurate as the others at short distances, and superior at long distances. A couple of minor chips of wood are missing as well, one to the rear of the barrel tang and one to the rear of the lock mortise. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. Both are identical in terms of external dimensions and though most guys are able to fit them well, my inletting was far too wide for the cover. in years, didn't even know they were still in business. I know I'm in a place where people get it lol. 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. The 1837 had a back action lock where the hammer was at the forward end of the lock plate. When it arrived, it looked rather like the pictures on their site - covered in filth, crystallized storage grease, rust and grime. Atlanta Cutlery had a bunch of these which came from Nepal. 14 Single Family Homes For Sale in Aurora Highlands, Aurora, CO. Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on Trulia. Love the style of the front sling swivels on it ! It's published six days a week and was founded in 1837. 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). and Fore Cap are all brass. Your entered maximum bid will not be disclosed to the seller or other auction pa Our Brunswick rifles date from the earlier back action design and come complete with all the correct early model features. Like all rifles of the period, the Brunswick rifle suffered from the problem of being difficult to load. The Brunswick rifle was a large calibre muzzle-loading percussion rifle manufactured for the British Army at the Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield in the early 19th century. The gun remains in complete and original condition throughout and has an attractive, untouched appearance. Overall this is a very nice, if well used example of a scarce Confederate Purchased Brunswick Rifle. Dec 05, 2009 #3. Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon. The rifle retains both sling swivels, which appear to be original, and its period applied rear sight. Also has original sword bayonet, both the rifle, bayonet are very rare. Not all of the 2,020 Brunswick Rifles purchased by Huse during 1861-62 successfully arrived in the Confederacy. One of the finest examples of a carved Confederate rifle is a .63 caliber Volunteer pattern Brunswick rifle identified by its exquisite period inscription to John C. Gillespie of Company K, 18th Arkansas Infantry. Not sure but think flintlocks had the patch boxes only . Nearby homes similar to 18195 E Atlantic Dr have recently sold between $450K to $550K at an average of $340 per square foot. Those brought into the U.S. during the Civil War proved problematic and a make-shift fix was found using a large hollow-skirt Mine ball for operations. Only a handful of these Confederate Brunswicks are known, and fine examples with great markings sell in the low 5-figure price range. Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). Sources: Images One & Two Source Images Three & Four from British Military Firearms 1650-1850, Blackmore Image Five Source The Forsyth Percussion System, C.P. 7 oz.) 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. Paste as plain text instead, Hex Bore - The Whitworth Research Project. They are sold as collector's items or as "wall hangers". Among its cargo were some 16 cases of Brunswick Rifles, 320 in total, which were sold for $10.00 each at the auction. You can buy them still gunked up with 100+ years of gun grease and grime or one that they cleaned up . They get most stuff from other countries who more or less cleaned their closets and basements out !! Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. In modern forces, this is typically a highly versatile and rugged assault rifle, battle rifle, carbine, or designated marksman rifle suitable for use in nearly all theatres and environments. So much history. Was a smooth bore maybe , can't remember . Wow! 3 Beds. 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