Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. Brunswicks were built by Enfield andseveral private firms in London which are marked "Tower". 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. Purchased up three antique firearms at an estate auction. Bayonets for this rifle are listed in the bayonet section. The barrel is 30 It wasprobably first issued in Ireland, where the 1st 60th was based in 1843. The addition of the period carved initials and the wear of the gun all suggest that this gun was most certainly part of the 2,020 Brunswick rifles purchased by the Confederacy, and the apparent wear, use and initials suggest further that this gun was one of the 1,400 that actually made it through the Blockage to be used by Southern troops. 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. original parts. During this rifle's period of service,weknowthe 1st 60th was based in Ireland in 1843. 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. Since then, the 60thhasparticipated in countless campaigns during the 19thand 20th centuries includingthe Boer Wars, WWI, WW2, and most recently, Bosnia in 1996. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. These 160+ year-old Rifles and Sword Bayonets are TOTALLY untouched and offered in AS IS condition for you to enjoy! Just from the way it looks, I don't think that one is a conversion, sooner. Do you plan on shooting them ? To improve the rifle's limitations, the Confederates adapted a .70 Caliber Minie Ball round which was found to be more accurate than the original "belted ball" ammunition. 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. An important part of British Colonial History, this classic Brunswick p-1837 percussion rifle saw service throughout the empire. Lovell tried it out against his eleven groove rifle and, although it was very similar to the Hanoverian rifle of 1835, he was immediately impressed. The first version of the Brunswick, the Pattern 1837 had Lovell's back action lock, a fixed sight with additional leaves for longer range shooting, and a hook breech. Here is your chance to own an extremely scarce Confederate import for a very fair price, and add a gun to your collection that you might not see available for sale again for a decade. 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. 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. 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. 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. Confederate Brunswicks: Whilethis particualar Brunswick did not see actual use in the Civil War, it isidentical to what the Confederacy purchased during the war. 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. An important part of British Colonial History, this classic Brunswick p-1837 percussion rifle saw service throughout the empire. Careful examination with good light and magnification shows the traces of the CH / 1 mark, which was mostly destroyed by the collection tag. The first percussion rifle adopted by the Enjoy banner ad-free browsing with The Firearms Forum Plus. This is a regimentally marked 1st Pattern Brunswick rifle that once belonged to the Elite1st Battalion 60th Rifles of the British Army. General Information Pages The Brunswick wasthe first Percussion was the first Percussion Rifle to be adopted by the British Military in 1837. The rifle and ball was brought home after the war and I identified a unusual ball. As noted above the lock is somewhat evenly pitted with light to moderate oxidation present, partially obscuring the markings. 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. It was ironical that these gunmakers should at the same time be fulfilling the last orders for the old flintlock rifles. The lock was originally a back action design, with the mainspring located behind the hammer. The rear sight is the Enfield short rifle pattern, with a 1,100-yard ladder. . This would alsoexplainthe several I've seen here in the U.S. that appear to have been restocked without patchboxes. Confederate Brunswicks:There isdocumented proof that the Confederacy used the Brunswick rifle during the Civil War. BROOK PARK, Ohio - A Brunswick man, 32, pulled a handgun at about 9:30 p.m. May 19 outside Marc's Deeper Discount Store, 5725 Smith Road, then fled the scene before police arrived. So I ordered a Pattern 1837 Brunswick rifle form IMA a couple weeks ago. If you want to shoot your Brunswick, you don't need a special mould to cast those belted balls, you can use a normal round ball and a patch as you would for a standard rifle of the same caliber. The first bulk order for the setting up of 1000 rifles at Enfield was given on 25th October 1837. 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. I used to buy stuff from them through their advertisements in Shotgun News. I've seen a couple of folks restore the P-1841, but it was not recently. The total weight was also reduced to approximately 9 lb. Originally adopted in 1837 using a back action percussion system, this was updated in 1847 to a percussion side lock system, and then surpassed in 1853 with the adoption of the p-1853 Percussion Rifled Musket, which became the standard for the entire British Military. (Firepower From Abroad, Wiley Sword, Appendix II, Page 67). 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. No FFL, C&R or any license is required to possess, transport, sell or trade Antique guns. The First Battalion travelled extensively throughout the world but by the time the 1840's and 50's rolled around, they were spending a great deal of their time in India. 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. 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. One can only surmise that manywereprobably brokenor severely damagedduring their service lifeand discarded long before the 19th century was over. I remember looking at IMA web sight at one time thinking about getting one but decided to get something else . The rifle was also noted as being very heavy, and that it fired a relatively low velocity round. The rifle is dated 1839 and marked "TOWER" and is an early example of the First Pattern Brunswick known as the Model 1837. This scarcity isespecially true ofthe earlier and more fragile 1st pattern Model of 1837which usedback-action lockplates which left the stock wrist suspectible to breakage. Confederate Brunswicks are also photographed in the latest edition of Flayderman's and in "The Fighting Men of the Civil War" by William Davis on Pgs 52-53. The Volunteer pattern, smaller bore guns have stamped inventory numbers, and the extant examples range from #207 through #1065. 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. Offered here is a NEAR EXCELLENT condition example of a Second Model (Pattern 1844) Brunswick Rifle.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 . The lock functions quite well with a very strong hammer that locks up well on both half and full cock positions. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. 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. Originally, the 60thRifles was formed in America during the French-Indian Wars and consisted mainly of American Colonists & "Foreigners." However, this Hanovarian design was rejected in favor of what became the standard Two Groove "Belted Ball" .704 Cal. The bore still retains its pronounced two groove rifling with original barrel notches for aligning the special ball ammunitioninto the muzzle. 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. By 1860, the 1st 60th was back in England and the Brunswicks were by then in mothballs. P. 22-23). The rifle was designed to accept a sword type bayonet which mounted by use of a bayonet bar, similar to the design of that used on the Baker rifle. USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. Love the style of the front sling swivels on it ! Among its cargo were some 16 cases of Brunswick Rifles, 320 in total, which were sold for $10.00 each at the auction. 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 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. 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). 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. Range Reports - Show us how good you are! Unlike the Baker rifle, the Brunswick rifle used a special round ball with raised ribs that fit into two spiraling grooves in the barrel. 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. 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. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. Barnett re-outfitted the rifles, including fitting the Brunswicks with Pattern 1856 rifle, 1100 yard sights. We are also offering anoriginal 1st Pattern Brunswick bayonetmade by Enfield and dated 1847 that can be purchased with this rifle. I love guns and history but the knowledge of some guys on here is out of this world ! . This was changed fairly early in the rifle's life, and most were 0.704 inches (17.9mm) caliber. [1] Almost immediately, the caliber was changed from .654 to .704 under a new program of standardization. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. After reading through Wiley Sword's book,it seems that Confederatefinancial troublesoutside of his control may haveplayed a roleas to why Huse purchasedsuch a quantity of outdated surplusBrunswicksperhaps even in broken condition. The first bulk order of 1000 rifles was given on October 25, 1837. The CS imported Brunswick Rifles of the Pattern 1837 and 1844, that were purchased by Barnett (London subcontractor) as condemned guns. I need to check them out haven't done that in a while . These copies were apparently hand made, and as such their details varied slightly. The interior of the lock is inspected with a (CROWN) / 12, and the hammer neck is inspected (CROWN) / 5. This is also intact. This allowed the Quartermaster to keep track of who had what. with the twist increased to a complete turn. The gun has a nice, untouched and uncleaned look to it. The Brunswick 2 groove rifle was the first British percussion military rifle to succeed the famous Baker flintlock of the Napoleonic era. [6], Copies of the Brunswick rifle were made in Nepal, from approximately 1840 to 1860. Given the new advantages of the rifled gun, the 60th evolved into an elite unit known as the "Rifle Brigade" whose purpose was to provide accurate fire support in proximity to front-line infantry units carrying the smooth-bore Brown Besspumpkin slingers. The rifle was quickly put to the test. Its never been cleaned or enhancedwhich means its still wearing its original history which was put there by hands of soldiers more than 150 years ago. For the most part they are only visible with the barrel removed, and are all tightly glued with very old repairs. The sword bayonet had a similar grip to the Baker hand bayonet, with a wide double-edged blade 17-in. before placing an order. Comes complete with Colonial issue Brunswick brass hilted bayonet with knuckle guard. Are you looking at the P-1837 or P-1841? I haven't thought of I.M.A. If this one had a great CH / 1 mark it would be priced at least 50% higher. Restoration of Yugo model 1924 rifle finally finished, Enfield Mk1 No.4 rifle (in action picture thread), Lee-Enfield Mk1 No.4 rifle picture thread. In 1837 the decision was made to adopt the Brunswick system. However, this lock change was not put into manufacturing until 1845. Complete with Colonial issue Brunswick brass hilted bayonet with knuckle guard (regrets, no scabbard available). 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. Not all of the 2,020 Brunswick Rifles purchased by Huse during 1861-62 successfully arrived in the Confederacy. Around Dec. 11862, Confederate purchasing agent, Caleb Huse purchased 2,020 Brunswicks which is later confirmedin a letter by Confederate Ordnance Chief Colonel Josiah Gorgas on Febuary 3, 1863. The 1837 had a back action lock where the hammer was at the forward end of the lock plate. The Baker was a flintlock rifle with a slow twist 7-groove barrel. The 30" round damascus barrel is retained in the wood by 3 iron keys located along the foreweood. In January of the following . It is estimated that approximately 10,000 to 12,000 of these were made in Nepal.[7]. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Maj. Dundas and the Woolwich Committee were not so enthusiastic. IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. The late Arthur Hare gives an illustrated history of this interesting rifle. [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. 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. In turn, this Quartermaster would have issued eachsoldier with a numbered set of equipment which included this rifle. This video is part of a 4 Part video series on the 1837 Brunswick Rifle. Have bought a few of them gunked up rifles and cleaned and worked them over just for fun in the past . Some of these units were the first to wear the more concealing Green Uniforms as they wereknown as "Green Jackets". 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. 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. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. I wonder if Jeff's Brunswick came thru IMA by chance ?? changed to .70 so they could shoot a musket ball if needed. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. 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. Later rifles used a slightly larger patch box with two compartments. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services. This particular rifle has only recently been discovered after many decades ofstorage. Purchased up three antique firearms at an estate auction. The Pattern 1836 featured the original back action lock and the single compartment patch box. In January 1837, the rifle was approved for production. By ohdannyboy303 in forum The Lee Enfield Knowledge Library Collectors Forum, By tlvaughn in forum The Lee Enfield Knowledge Library Collectors Forum, By three0three in forum The Lee Enfield Knowledge Library Collectors Forum. Our "Brunswicks" were manufactured by the East India Company and Nepalese armories using a mix of British and locally made parts they were issued exclusively to the British Home Army and the Indian Army rifle regiments. Original Brunswick P-1837 type Percussion Two Groove Rifle with Sword Bayonet- Untouched Condition - International Military Antiques 37 reviews Item: NB1013U In stock Original British Brunswick P-1837 type Percussion Two Groove Rifle with Sword Bayonet- Untouched Condition $595.00 $148.75 per month with or 4 interest-free payments of $148.75 with Originally designed with 11 groove rifling, this Hanoverian design was rejected in favor of the standard 2 groove "belted ball" .704 caliber rifle. Hawg, I looked it up on Wiki after I posted that.then promptly forgot to edit my thread.lol! Originally adopted in 1837 using a back action percussion system, this was updated in 1847 to a percussion side lock system, and then surpassed in 1853 with the adoption of the p-1853 Percussion Rifled Musket, which became the standard for the entire British Military. 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. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. The original was a 2 grooved barrel shooting a Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. They chose long time Belgian maker PJ Malherbe & Cie to manufacture the rifles that would . All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. sooner, Griz, was the Brunswick the "belted ball?" Only a handful of these Confederate Brunswicks are known, and fine examples with great markings sell in the low 5-figure price range. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. These nine examples vary in features and caliber, with some being .704 2-groove military rifles (both 1837 and 1844 patterns) and some being smaller bore volunteer models. Please buy our products, but do read the reviews and descriptions first. These are 160+ year-old hand made guns, be very careful, IMA sells these for display purposes only, they are not intended to be fired. Pre-1899 Manufacture, no licenses required, allowed to ship to almost any deliverable address across the globe. That design included the following when they were originally issued: 30' 2 groove rifled barrel, back action percussion lock, full stocked wood stock mounted with all brass furniture including trigger guard, butt plate, ram rod pipes and brass patch box in the butt, flip rear sight, and heavy steel bayonet bar on the right side of the barrel to carry a brass hilted sword bayonet. Each Musket comes with its issue steel or brass hilted sword bayonet. JavaScript is disabled. There are a few minor age cracks, but the wood is very solid, and still retains a fair amountof originalfinish orvarnish mixed with dark patina from yearsof usage andmany morein storage. 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. The60thusually had 2 battalions, the 1st and 2nd although I believe it did have up to 5 battalions duringits peak eras. How to Use Classifieds - PLEASE READ FIRST ! 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. The 60th Rifles were divided from 1 up to as many as 5 battalions depending on the era and needs of the British Empire. rifle, a design copied from the military of the Duke of Brunswick, a German cousin of Queen Victoria. 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). The back-action was case hardened and the ramrod was polished bright. Please note that while a few have original butt plates or patch box covers, we cannot honor any request for those. 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. 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. This is a fantastic example of an early Brunswickbearing Unit history which saw action in at least 2 wars during its service live. Click here to check out the process of cleaning and restoring this antique gun, as done by master gunsmith Norm Sutton! By 1845 it was in India,and by 1848-49, it wasin combat during the Sikh War. We are not trying to frustrate you; we are trying to fill a void in the marketplace for genuine but affordable rare and unique antique weapons so that collectors and historians of all backgrounds can enjoy a genuine part of history. By 1845, the 1st 60thwas in India,andin 1848-49,this rifle no doubt sawcombatin thethe Sikh War. He then sold the rifles, through S. Issac, Campbell & Company to Caleb Huse, the Confederate, London . 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. My guess and only a guess is it has been converted from flintlock to cap lock cause of the patch box . His initial success was in a back-action percussion lock that was utilized on his short-lived Pattern 1838 musket, but saw significant service with the newly designed P-1837 Brunswick Rifle. 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 barrel shows some lightly scattered pinpricking along its length, with slightly more pinpricking around the breech and bolster area along with a few patches of light pitting as well. The furniture which included a butt-box cover, ramrod pipes, trigger-guard, buttplate and fore-end cap were of brass. The rifle retains both sling swivels, which appear to be original, and its period applied rear sight. All bayonets are in GRADE 2 Condition and may need work to attach to the rifle. 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. Complete with Colonial issue Brunswick brass hilted bayonet with knuckle guard (regrets, no scabbard available). Of those two, one belonged to us which can be seen in our Previously Sold section of this website. 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 lock is mechanically excellent and functions perfectly on all positions. The 1st and 2nd battalions are the most famous . Did the Whitworth rifles get their idea from Brunswick rifle or vice versa ? Its name is derived from the historical German state of Brunswick because the British were experimenting with Hanoverian percussion cap technology during the period Great Britain and Hanover (17141837) had the same head of state.[1]. The first of these were 0.654 inches (16.6mm) caliber. It's not an 1837, it's an 1841. 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. 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. The gun is in about VERY GOOD condition overall. 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. This isreal piece of 1830's era technological innovation that played a role in both British as well asConfederate Military histories. 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 . The bore is very dark and dirty would probably be much improved by a good scrubbing. Unlike the Baker rifle, the Brunswick used a special round ball with raised ribs that fit into two spiraling grooves in the barrel. Our "Brunswicks" were manufactured by the East India Company and Nepalese armorer using a mix of British and locally made parts they were issued exclusively to the British Home Army and the Indian Army rifle regiments. Overall this is a very nice, if well used example of a scarce Confederate Purchased Brunswick Rifle. The Times Record. While this pattern sight is found on the Volunteer pattern Brunswick Rifles (especially the so called .577 Brunswick-Enfield rifle), it is not found on British military pattern Brunswick rifles, with the exception of those sold to the Confederacy via Barnett and S. Isaac, Campbell & Company. The bores fouled making them harder to load after firing them so they didn't make them much faster to load. One he had made with the two grooves in the style of the Brunswick had proved superior to the eleven-grooved model. 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). This suggests that JM was the setter up, the workman who actually assembled the gun. Itis engraved "1st 60th" on the top tang of the brass buttplate. 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 bayonet had a more substantial handle and the blade was lengthened to 22 in. A P-1837 Brunswick percussion rifle, chambered in .704. 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. 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. Was a smooth bore maybe , can't remember . 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. The underside of the barrel is also marked with the same \ \ | assembly mark, and also bears the names John Clive and J Cook. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. An altered pattern was submitted in August 1837, and the first bulk order of 1000 rifles was given on October 25, 1837. U.S. that appear to have been restocked without patchboxes the Confederacy used the Brunswick 2 groove rifle the... 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