http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/ksearles62/slideshow/1837 Brunswick, https://hoveysknivesofchina.com/2010/06/14/bullets-for-brunswick-rifles-a-source-for-molds, From Cody Wyoming, now lives in Oakwood Illinois, http://www.therifleshoppe.com/catalog_pages/english_arms/(673).htm. 3 Baths. [ARCHIVED THREAD] - IMA Antique rifles. more like this Lot Of 3. 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. Such beautiful workmanship. Lovell told the Board that he had second thoughts about the rifling of his new pattern rifle. You are using an out of date browser which is likely incompatible with our website. I decided to repair this and started by chiselling some flats for the patches to glue to. The total weight was also reduced to approximately 9 lb. The stock was made of walnut, and featured a straight wrist and a low comb butt. Time to start installing the key escutcheons. They agreed the it shot as well after 50 rounds had been fired from it as at the commencement of the days practice without having been once wiped out. The Trigger guard, Butt Cap. Later the plates were mounted with screws and you will also note a difference in the length of the buttplate tang. Canadian Voltigeurs Regiment, 1812-15: Quebec, Ontario. While there is no way to be sure, I do know that obsolete Confederate purchased P-1851 Mini Rifles and Brunswick Rifles were among the arms captured at Port Hudson, LA. 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. typical of the 2nd Model. Rifles Shotguns Class III Firearms & NFA Items Antique Handguns Antique Long Guns Commemorative Firearms Edged Weapons . All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2020 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. Please note below is our new contact information as phone numbers and address have changed. There are various small proofson the lock and barrel as well. New Brunswick Regiment of Fencible Infantry, 1812-16: New Brunswick. 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. 3 Beds. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. 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. . Very nice work, I hope I have that much patience when I redo my two. This rare and historic 1st pattern Brunswick was once carried in the hands of the elite riflemen belonging to the 1st Battalion of the legendary60th King's Royal Rifle Corps or(KRRC). and less facility in loading would render it very unmanageable for the use of troops in the field. USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. Clear editor. The Brunswick rifle proved to be equally accurate at shorter ranges, and more accurate at longer ranges. 450 Bushmaster is a rifle cartridge developed by Tim LeGendre of LeMag Firearms, and licensed to Bushmaster Firearms International. The bayonet had a more substantial handle and the blade was lengthened to 22 in. Pre-1899 Manufacture, no licenses required, allowed to ship to almost any deliverable address across the globe. which stands for Queen Victoria Regina. So I dont know if this helps with the ID or not but the bottom of the stock is faintly stamped Potts & Hunt. In January 1837, the rifle was approved for production.[2]. Talk about a before and after. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. "909". Part 3. You can see the new one in the below pics IMA Brunswick rifle - a restoration thread. For the M1837 I know it takes a Belted ball.. I don't know if I have ever seen a finer restoration of one of the guns from the Nepal Cache. 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. Original Brunswick P.1837 Brass Handle Sword Bayonet Price $465 plus postage. Maj. Dundas and the Woolwich Committee were not so enthusiastic. The rifle was only made for 3 years before being replaced by the Type 38 Rifles in 1905. 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. Pigeon Watch Ltd. In January of 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. August 21, 2022 in Guns for Sale (Private Sales). . Selling a Nepalese 1837 Brunswick 2 groove rifle. Since mine was made in Nepal the rifling was hand cut so I will just be shooting the .69 Cal round ball. Right, so now to tackle the patch box - a rather big job on this particular example since we have two problems to account for: Oh, right. Sold Out. Nearby Recently Sold Homes. The Pattern 1840 featured a dual compartment patch box, and had several minor improvements to the Pattern 1836. Flintlock. This gun is being sold by Pigeon Watch member P08 . The buttplate is engraved "1ST 60TH"with the number"909" perpendicularto these markings at thetop edge of the buttplate. 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 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. 4 MK1 303 British w/ 400 rds new 303, N.I.B. 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. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. Barrel shows some original browning and has a very good belted bore. 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. 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. So I ordered a Pattern 1837 Brunswick rifle form IMA a couple weeks ago. Description. 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. The stock is cracked at the wrist and part of the front end is missing on the left side. Found in Nepal these are original 2 groove smooth bore Officer's Muskets that have the outward appearance of being P-1837 Brunswick Rifles. Original Brunswick P-1837 Rifle Bayonet Bar $39.95 Original Antique EIC Percussion Rifle and Musket Combination Tool From $29.95 Universal Heavy Canvas Musket and Rifle Sleeve- Fits Guns up 60 Inches in Length $19.95 Original Brunswick P-1837 Musket Side Screw From $19.95 Original Brunswick P-1837 Two Groove Rifle Side Screw Escutcheon $14.95 Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. The round lug on the barrel was replaced by the old flat bar (pictured below right) with its notch towards the muzzle. and Fore Cap are all brass. 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. 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. 1,512 Sq. The Volunteer pattern, smaller bore guns have stamped inventory numbers, and the extant examples range from #207 through #1065. Therefore, all of IMA's Antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world. Very cool rifle.good luck with your sale.! 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. Complete with Colonial issue Brunswick brass hilted bayonet with knuckle guard (regrets, no scabbard available). I remember something about the oval rifling now you bring it up . A heavier version in 0.796 inches (20.2mm) caliber was produced for the Royal Navy. The gun is a first variation, 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 1/8" 2-groove .704 caliber barrel (with .760 grooves), the standard two-leaf rear sight and the usual large brass patchbox. 27 Sep 11, 2016 #1 Hello All, I just finished my P1837 Brunswick rifle today so I thought I would share some pictures. The whole of the order was, therefore, put out to the trade in London at a charge of 38s per rifle. A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. long with two wide grooves making a complete turn. Your entered maximum bid will not be disclosed to the seller or other auction pa So much history. It was first approved for manufacture in 1854 . This bayonet has a blade 25-in. A patch box with a hinged brass lid was located on the right side of the butt. (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. This, as he put it, was to give more rotation but less friction. This is a antique for a collector, requiring no firearms/shotgun certs. Best of all, it is marked "1st 60th" on the top tang of the buttplate which is a story in itself. 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. A Baker another rifle that is on my dream list !!!! Their last used mode of communication was a Regular Landline delivered by Verizon Communications. One extant Confederate ordnance document dated August 27, 1862 records the transfer of 260 British rifles (two-groove) from the Charleston Arsenal to General Sterling Price at Tupelo, MS. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. If deal with Cryptopatriot falls through - count me in as next. Not all of the 2,020 Brunswick Rifles purchased by Huse during 1861-62 successfully arrived in the Confederacy. Sooner, it was the Baker rifle that was a flintlock, the Brunswick looks similar but they were percussion rifles. Amazingly, despite the wear and minor damage to the stock it remains solid and full length with no major repairs or significant structural issues. The stock is NEAR VERY GOOD overall condition, and shows significant wear, especially around the hardware mounting pins and barrel wedges. There is some moderate wood loss around most of the pins and wedges, with the loss around the two rearmost pins on the reverse of the stock being the most objectionable. These P-1841 rifles went into production around 1844 and were in the field the following year, and most collectors refer to the improved Brunswick as the Pattern 1844. JavaScript is disabled. The bayonets were made by Armaments Corporation of South Africa (ARMSCOR. 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). Hawg, I looked it up on Wiki after I posted that.then promptly forgot to edit my thread.lol! The stock has a few old, fine grain cracks, mostly along the upper edges of the stock to barrel joint. Original Item: 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. I can't wait to get out to the range. The furniture which included a butt-box cover, ramrod pipes, trigger-guard, buttplate and fore-end cap were of brass. WOW !!! Comes complete with Colonial issue Brunswick brass hilted bayonet with knuckle guard. The Brunswick had a two groove barrel designed to accept a "belted" round ball. Two of the faults to which the Committee had objected in the Brunswick specimen had been removed. So I ordered a Pattern 1837 Brunswick rifle form IMA a couple weeks ago. 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. They are sold as collector's items or as "wall hangers". long and was attached to a round lug near the muzzle. Confederate Brunswicks:There isdocumented proof that the Confederacy used the Brunswick rifle during the Civil War. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? 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