Guns International #: 101399656
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Guns International #: 101399656
Category - Antique Rifles - Percussion
- Military Rifles - Antique
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Seller: van keuren
Member Since: 6/23/16
First Name: Michael
Last Name: Van Keuren
State:
Wisconsin
Zip: 53597
Country: United States
Phone: (608) 333-6354
Active Listings: 2
Total Listings: 86
Seller Type:Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Postal Money Order
Original Brunswick P-1837 Percussion Two Grove Infantry Rifle and Bayonet
Description: 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. However, this Hanovarian design was rejected in favor of what became the standard Two Groove "Belted Ball" .704 Cal. rifle, a design copied from the military of the Duke of Brunswick, a German cousin of Queen Victoria. This "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. India at the time was under the authority of the Honorable East India Company and these percussion rifles were used to great effect in Britain's expanding Colonial empire. 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. This Brunswick rifles date from the earlier back action design and come complete with all the correct early model features. A 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. This rifle retains its original flip rear sights, and heavy steel bayonet bar on the right side of the barrel to carry a brass hilted sword bayonet. An important part of British Colonial History, this classic Brunswick p-1837 percussion rifle saw service throughout the empire. Complete with Colonial issue Brunswick brass hilted bayonet with knuckle guard, no scabbard. This gun is in good but used condition. It was a IMA gun which was cleaned up and restored. The action works fine and the stock has some dings and scratches but is solid. Probably is shootable but would have to be checked by a good gunsmith. SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101399656
Guns International #: 101399656