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CAPTURED AND COLLECTED ENFIELD RIFLE MUSKET MARKED BARNETT LONDON

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This Pattern 1853 Enfield bears a “Z” stamping on the underside of the stock just forward of the trigger guard tang that is now recognized as the final inspection stamp of a Confederate ordnance inspector in the Confederate Cleaning and Recovery (“C&R”) service reissuing arms that had been, “captured and collected.” The inspector is believed to be Lieutenant Louis Zimmer of the Richmond Arenal, as put forward by Steven Knott, who first identified and cataloged these markings in his 2019 “’Captured and Collected’ Confederate Reissued Firearms.”

The metal surfaces on this weapon are uniformly black but for a 3.50-inch section at the muzzle and a small area around the breech by the nipple that have been cleaned.

The barrel surface is smooth and free of pitting except for a small area at the breech, close to the nipple, where pitting from percussion cap residue is usually found. Correct blade front sight and base is present at the muzzle while the rear sight is the long flip-up leaf sight with working sliding aperture. Left side of the breech is stamped with British inspection marks and “25 25” denoting .577 caliber. Bore has good rifling with light scattered dust and dirt and several small spots of pitting along one side. The bottom of the breech has some built up oil residue.

The lock matches the barrel in color and is strongly marked “BARNETT” over “LONDON” forward of the hammer. There are no markings behind the hammer. Action works properly. The nipple is original and in good condition.

The wood stock is in very nice condition showing the usual minor dings and dents from use and storage. There is a small closed crack in the wood running from the breech area to the top lock screw escutcheon. The wood edge above the lock and forward of the bolster has blackened some from percussion cap residue as has the wood on either side of the barrel tang. Ramrod channel is free of chips. Stock is stamped with a slightly worn “Z” forward of the trigger guard denoting that the weapon went through the Confederate cleaning and repair system.

All three barrel bands are present and they match the rest of the metal surfaces in color. Brass butt plate and trigger guard as well as the brass nose cap have a heavy patina. There are no sling swivels present. Ramrod looks to be a period replacement with a flat buttonhead top but no threads at bottom. Rod extends about an inch above the barrel and matches the rest of the metal surfaces.

Originally sold by Tim Prince, this Enfield is a nice example of a Confederate captured and collected piece. [ad] [ph:L]

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