Hello...

[silverchief]

New member here, didn't feel right just "lurking". Been in the world of black powder since 1977 & have loved every day of it. I've learned a lot, but still have a long row to hoe. One can never be too old to learn. I'll be seeking info on 1861 Enfield Artillery rifles, from time to time. I've gleaned some info @ different sites, but settled on roosting here. I'll check back later when the eye-lids aren't so heavy. Be safe & shoot straight.

 

[Doc7]

Welcome!

 

[Crawdad1]

Welcome silverchief, Glad to have you onboard.

 

[silverchief]

Thank you..

I posted a new thread this morning, & can't seem to locate to ck. for reply???
I submitted it on the blackpowder section, but can't locate.

 

[4v50 Gary]

Welcome to THR. Standard works on the subject:

British Military Longarms 1715-1865 by D. W. Bailey
The British Soldier's Firearm: From Smoothbore to Smallbore 1850-1864 by C. H. Roads
The Civil War Musket: A Handbook for Historical Accuracy - Lock, Stock and Barrel: Modifications for Reproduction Civil War Era Enfield and US Pattern Muskets and Rifle-muskets by Craig L. Barry. This is an outstanding work.
Firepower From Abroad by Wiley Sword
Firearms From Europe Mostly a photo essay with some text
The Rifle and How to Use It by Hans Busk. Valuable for its contemporary perspective on the Enfield.

I have all three Parker Hale rifle-muskets (39", 33" and 24"). I use a minie casted from a PH mould and backed by 65 grains FF.

 

[g.willikers]

Welcome to you.
Can't find your thread, just do it again.
If the first one shows up one will go to the great repeat cache in the sky.
No harm.

 

[silverchief]

Methinks I'm getting the hang of this! lol Thanks 4v50Gary for the leads.

 

[kBob]

Welcome Silverchief!

I tip my pillow ticking shop cap in your general direction.

-kBob

 

[4v50 Gary]

BTW, the mid-length 33" Enfield was generally kept for the Confederate sharpshooters. Mind you, "sharpshooters" is a very loosely applied term and the vast majority of them served as light infantry with only a few actually serving as what we call snipers today.

 

[CANNONMAN]

Watch that 4V50 guy. Every time I read his stuff or check his leads I find myself learning stuff and then realizing how little I know. Welcome!

 

[silverchief]

Thanks, cannonman, I'll keep that in mind. Thanks & have a blessed day.
Be safe & Good-Shootin'.

 

[TOOT44]

welcome on board

this site and guys on it are the best bunch you will ever find any were .

 

[CANNONMAN]

I would have to agree. However, my advice to you is to never take CANNONMAN'S advice.

 

[Arkansas Paul]

Welcome aboard silverchief.

I am not currently into BP but am very interested in it. Glad to have someone else knowledgeable about the subject on board.