Book 1853 enfield rifle

Check out this book for a great read on the us sharpshooters. The book begins by noting the revolution in arms associated with rifling. A good little book on the rifled musket that would be used by both sides in the us civil war and go on to become the sniderenfield rifle. The leeenfield is one of the 20th centurys most recognizable. Read download the pattern 1853 enfield rifle pdf pdf download.

The book details the entire range of equipment, together with costs and scales of issue, and includes a series of delicate, steel engraved plates showing everything from the officers swords, through the p53 and p60 enfield riflemuskets to belts and straps, drums, pioneers equipment and armourers tools. This monograph examines the specific markings found on british pattern 1853 riflemuskets. Pattern 1853 enfield ammunition a history of the development of the ammunition used in the first successful generalissue military rifle 1st lieutenant brett gibbons, ordnance corps, usar december, 2016 foreword a great deal has been written about the pattern 1853 enfield riflemusket by prominent experts. Was wondering if the enfield p1858 naval rifle, with the brass furniture, was ever used much, or at all by the union military north. Confederate 1853 pattern enfields best reference book. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle available for download and read online in other formats. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle musket p53 was then the standard arm of the british army and was a percussion ignition. Attached to the rifle the bayonet gave close quarters weapons an extra long reach. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle weapon book 10 english edition.

The p1858 enfield saw service in the american civil war. Im a big fan of the american civil war, i want to purchase a reproduction 1853 enfield for range shoothunting and hopefully in the future civil war reenacting. This title looks at the design, the history, the mechanics, and the use of this one of the most important firearms of the 19th century. Pdf download the pattern 1853 enfield rifle free unquote. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle ebook by peter smithurst. Armisport 1853 3 band enfield this musket saw service by both the northern and southern troops during the civil war. Rifles in the american civil war, pattern 1853 enfield, spencer repeating rifle, sharps rifle, henry rifle, whitworth rifle, brunswick rifle, harpers ferry model 1803, springfield model 1855, colt revolving rifle, springfield model 1861, joslyn. Not as comprehensive as the english connection but still worthwhile and only 20% of the price. I used the book titled a companion to the new rifle musket published in 1855 to get the info about. The enfield replica has all the features of the original, including a onepiece, oilfinished walnut stock. I want the reproduction enfield to be the most historically accurate, for a 1853 model enfield that has been shipped from england to the union and confederacy. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle peter smithurst the pattern 1853 enfield rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the british army, and gave the infantry a revolutionary increase in firepower. Smithurst, 9781849084857, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Its use during the throughout the napoleonic wars, there was a growing perception that a muzzleloading rifle was more practical compared to the limitations of rifles then currently in use.

The enfield 2band volunteer rifles were commercially produced based on the military design. The bayonet is designed for the 1853 3band enfield long rifle. While still a muzzleloading, percussion ignition gun, the new pattern 1853 enfield rifle musket was. The next range outing will be to finetune the load. Snider, martini, leemetford, lee enfield, smle, no. The enfield 1853 riflemusket was also 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. Pattern 1853 enfield ammunition a history of the development of the ammunition used in the first successful generalissue military rifle 1st lieutenant brett gibbons, ordnance corps, usar december, 2016 foreword a great deal has been written about the pattern 1853 enfield rifle musket by prominent experts.

Download pdf the pattern 1853 enfield rifle book full free. The 1853 enfield was used in the civil war by both the north and the south. Couple the rifling with the slug used, the minie ball, and you have a powerful weapon. In depth video on pm, cleaning, diss and re assembly of a 1853 british enfield lock plate. Complete set of bayonet, scabbard, and frog for the 1853 3band enfield long rifle. May 16, 2014 pedersoli p1858 enfield short rifle musket. A great civil war era enfield 1853 musket imported by both sides, but new made with a blue 39 barrel and good. The original as with this reproduction have a 39 barrel and was fastened to the stock. Find great deals on ebay for 1853 enfield and civil war musket. The breech loader part though has a bsa stamp, meaning this was a bsa rifle and not an enfield orignally, easy fix for me though. It is intended that this synopsis of enfield production markings will help answer some common questions, with regards to identifying british government arms.

Money spent on reference books is repaid many times over in the savings when you do not buy a faked or otherwise incorrect rifle. Excellent replica of the originals with great attention to details. Making the original paper cartridge for enfield rifle muskets. The original as with this reproduction have a 39 barrel. The nra has an article about an 1853 enfield carried and dropped at gettysburg by confederate infantryman j. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle weapon pdf free download. Obviously with the sights adjusted to the shortest range setting. Pattern 1853 enfield, henry rifle, spencer repeating rifle, springfield model 1855, sharps rifle, rifles in the american civil war, springfield model 1861. Oct 06, 2011 buy the pattern 1853 enfield rifle weapon by peter smithurst isbn. The british indian army used the sniderenfield until the end of the nineteenth century.

The pattern 1853 enfield rifle book also available for read online, mobi, docx and mobile and kindle reading. This content was uploaded by our users and we assume good faith they have the permission to share this book. The windsor enfield in 1853, the british board of ordnance adopted a revolutionary new reduced caliber, rifled long arm for general issue to the british military. Shooting an original 1853 enfield rifle musket youtube. I just got mine in last thursday from atlanta cutlery.

These featured threegroove rifling, and were far superior to earlier british military longarms. William pritchett developed the pattern 1853 enfield in the 1850s. Jul 20, 2011 the pattern 1853 enfield rifle by peter g. An accurately replicated and fully functional version of one of the finest military firearms of its time. The enfield 1853 rifle musket was also 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. This web site, now in its 11th year, was created for collectors, shooters, and fans of the venerable enfield rifle, a rifle whichin its various formshas seen duty for over 150 years as a main battle rifle, a home guard and constabulary weapon, a competition target rifle, and a major gamegetter on five continents. American rifleman english enfields in confederate service.

First issued in 1853, the enfield proved itself worthy during both the crimean war and the indian mutiny, where its long range, durability, and interchangeable parts made it a perfect campaign rifle. The early rifles from enfield the enfield in lee enfield refers to the town of enfield on the northern outskirts of london, where a government arms works was established in 1804 to assemble brown bess flintlock muskets. If i was to go to an average gun show and see a pattern 1853 enfield with confederate markings, what would it cost me to buy one, if it was. The enfield 1853 rifle musket 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. One of the worlds most expert big game hunters in 1867 named james forsyth wrote in his book the sporting rifle. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle smithurst, peter, dennis. The musketry books also recommended that, whenever the grease around the bullet appears to be melted away, or otherwise removed from the. Of all the british arms, the pattern 1853 riflemusket is perhaps the best known and regarded weapon that replaced all. With an 1853 enfield, skilled riflemen could hit mansized targets at. Denix 1853 civil war enfield rifle musket nonfiring replica. A rifle has a shorter, heavier barrel than the musket or rifle musket. Rare civil war antique bluntenfield riflemusket us made enfield pattern 1853 dated 1862 here we present an antique enfield pattern 1853 riflemusket by american orison. There was a good bit of wood chipped off around the lock area and the butt of the rifle. I know that there were many of the 1860 army rifles enfield issued and used by the south, but not sure about either the p1858 or p1860 army being used by u.

The pattern 1853 enfield rifle weapon book 10 by peter smithurst and peter dennis. The enfield 1853 rifle musket was also 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. Civil war enfield pattern 1853 rifle musket dated 1857. Unless i am missing something, mine is a nepalese copy of an 1853 enfield. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the british army, and gave the in. Enfield pattern 1853 rifles made under contract or made by the british government can be classified as follows. Read download the pattern 1853 enfield rifle pdf pdf. The pattern 1853 enfield riflemusket p53 was then the standard arm of the british army and was a percussion ignition. The majority of the enfield rifles were the pattern model 1853, 3band rifled muskets, but also included were the famous whitworth rifles and the pattern model 1856 sergeants 2band short rifle, also known as the volunteer or the navy rifle. In addition to the english connection an excellent book there is also another book the confederate enfield by capt. The enfield rifle musket, 1853 and the drill of the british soldier of the midvictorian period by s. The subject of this book, the pattern 1853 enfield rifle, is worthy of interest.

The pattern 1853 enfield rifle 10 by peter smithurst 2011, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Read the pattern 1853 enfield rifle by peter smithurst available from rakuten kobo. The confederates imported more enfields during the course of the war than any other small arm, buying from private. Choose a print and ebook format above and get 25% off both. Enfield 1866 pattern, 3 band, mk ii like i stated earlier, lockplate was cleaned form the seller, but is orignal, all parts inside the lockplate are designated the same examiners stamp number as the lockplate. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle by peter smithurst, peter.

By the end of 1853, the enfield rifle musket as approved by the war department for the army and was put into production. First issued in 1853, the enfield proved itself worthy during both the crimean war and the indian mutiny, where its long range, durability, and interchangeable parts made it a. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. I find that internet prices are usually ridiculously high compared to gun show prices for most.

The 39 in 99 cm barrel had three grooves, with a 1. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. Showcasing an original confederate import p53 enfield rifle musket in. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The enfield is a rifle musket, which is to say, a long, light barreled service rifle resembling a musket. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle weapon book 10 ebook. The confederates imported more of these guns during the war and towards the end of the war, more than 75% were armed with the 1853 enfield. This thinking ultimately resulted in the 1853 enfield pattern, a rifle which, for the first time, was issued to every soldier in the british army instead of the few trained marksmen. Nov 16, 2018 if i was to go to an average gun show and see a pattern 1853 enfield with confederate markings, what would it cost me to buy one, if it was. The martinihenry rifle weapon book 26 english edition. German bayonets volume ii models 7184, 6998, 7198, and others. It was the second most widely used rifle behind the 1861 springfield musket.

The pattern 1853 enfield rifle 10 by peter smithurst. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle weapon osprey by peter. After a series of tests, this design was formally adopted as the rifle musket pattern 1853, more commonly known as the enfield rifle, and the government placed an initial order for 20,000 arms. The enfield pattern 1853 rifled musket was the result of several studies conducted by the british war department with an emphasis on improving the caliber and size of. This weapon, using the minie ball, was a lethal weapon, a great improvement over. The confederates imported more enfields during the course of the war than any other small arm, buying from private contractors and gun. I am leaning toward the shorter 1858 enfield, but open to the 1853 if it keeps the minne ball closer to point of aim in my likely blackpowder iron sight range of 2070 yards. Wood with bumps and bruises but no breaks or major damage.

The enfield is the only rifle in the house other than rimfires that hasnt put venison in the freezer. While three of the four divisions of the field army in the crimea had been supplied with the pattern 1851 minie rifle musket, the other regiments of the army around the empire still carried the 1842 pattern smoothbore musket. Throughout the napoleonic wars, there was a growing p. Feb 15, 2015 showcasing an original confederate import p53 enfield rifle musket in. Pattern 1853 enfield rifle for sale international military. The enfield pattern 1853 riflemusket also known as the pattern 1853 enfield, p53 enfield, and enfield riflemusket was a. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the british army, and gave the infantry a revolutionary increase in firepower. The enfield musket, snider, martini, leemetford, leeenfield, smle, no. The pattern 1853 enfield rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier. Its use during the crimean war and later the indian mutiny would vindicate this policy when it became clear that the infantry were now capable of outgunning artillery.

Download the pattern 1853 enfield rifle in pdf and epub formats for free. I thought this was an enfield that had been used and stored in nepal. This 150 year old boom stick proves that its still a force to be reckoned with. The british army adopted it in 1866 as a conversion system for its ubiquitous pattern 1853 enfield muzzleloading rifles, and used it until 1874 when the martinihenry rifle began to supersede it.