PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD MUSKET IDENTIFIED TO NEW JERSEY SOLDIER

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Item Code: G3682

This original British longarm is a .577 caliber, Enfield Pattern 1853 rifle-musket, single-shot muzzleloader in good condition. Of all the British arms, this, the third type of the Pattern 1853 rifle-musket is perhaps the best known and regarded weapon that was imported by the North and South during the Civil War.

This musket was once plated in tin or nickel which was not uncommon for items used in veteran’s parades and housed in G.A.R. posts. The metal parts of this gun have been “cleaned” to remove the plated finish leaving an uneven patina and wear overall.

The weapon measures a total length of 55” with a 39” long barrel. Barrel surface shows light surface pitting overall where plating or paint has flaked away. Three Birmingham viewer’s marks and two “25” marks remain on the left side of the barrel breech. The “25” indicates the bore is .577 caliber. The bore is clear with very light pitting. Rifling is still strong. Long range, rear sight is complete. Blade sight atop bayonet lug is slightly worn down.

The lockplate surface is clean and smooth with some of the Tower markings and border remaining. Crown and two sear screws appear behind the hammer and “TOWER” is lightly visible in front of the hammer. Hammer bears engraved edge details. Mechanics are strong. There is no snap-cap.

Has original ramrod, barrel bands, and sling swivels. As stated above, iron parts have a dark patina with wear from attempts at removing the plating. All brass furniture (nose cap, trigger guard, and butt plate) exhibits a light patina with traces of silver plate remaining.

Black walnut stock is strong with a clean surface and nice color and finish.  Has moderate dings and dents in stock from use. Stock maker’s “roman numeral” stamp in ramrod channel. Butt stock has soldier’s name and unit carved into it in light but very readable block letters. Right side reads, “A. M. Denyse” and the left side, “Co. A” and portion of a “2”.  A letter “D” is also carved on the bottom next to the trigger guard.

Augustus M. Denyse enlisted in Company A, 21st New Jersey infantry in August of 1862. The 21st was a nine-month regiment that was engaged at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville before being mustered out in June of 1863. They were part of the Federal 6th Corps.

An original Enfield rifle id’d to a soldier in the 21st New Jersey Infantry. [jet]

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