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2nd Model Belgian Contract Enfield
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Here's a great early-war Enfield. While most people are familiar with the 3rd Model Enfields that were imported during the Civil War, many don't know that the earlier 2nd Model's were among the first guns purchased from England for use in the war.
These muskets were nearly identical to the 3rd model Enfields, but had a few key differences. For one, the 2nd Models made use of solid barrel bands secured with band springs similar to the bands used on the US M1861 Springfield. Also like the M1861, the 2nd Model Enfields featured a swelled ramrod that was friction-fit in the stock instead of a dedicated ramrod-spring like the 3rd model.
These 2nd Models can be seen in numerous original photographs and are covered in great detail in the new book
The English Connection
by Russ A. Pritchett and C.A. Huey.
This particular 2nd Model Enfield is in fantastic condition. It was made under contract in Belgium for use in the British army, meaning it most likely saw using during the American Civil War; unlike the Nepalese and Afghan 2nd Models that are covered in Sanskrit and War Department "out of service" markings.
The stock is immaculate with no burnouts, chips, or rotten spots and all of its original cartouches and inspector's marks are in perfect, legible condition. Both English and Belgian inspector's stamps can be found on the stock. There are also several markings that were "stamped-over" with new markings. This suggests that the musket was re-inspected at some point, most likely for export to North America during the Civil War. Many Confederate-purchased Enfields feature these stamped-over markings as covered in
The English Connection
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