WTS: E.P Bond Confederate Enfield

[28ME]

I have for sale an E.P. Bond, J.H. anchor stamped, Enfield with strong Confederate prominence. Some of the Identifying features of the musket include the following markings: a prominent ‘B’ Stamp on the top of the butt of the rifle; a serial number on top of the butt plate marked 7239; a stamp on the edge of the ramrod which matches the same number on the butt plate: 7239; and of course, the J.H. Anchor marking next to the edge of the trigger guard.

I also have a bayonet that was kept with the rifle – my grandfather claimed it was issued with the rifle—but I do not have the authority to say if it was issued with the musket for certain. However, there appears to be a similar style J.H anchor marking on the bayonet which may indicate its association, but I can’t tell. Nonetheless, I have pictures available for those seeking further inquiry.

This Enfield is a family Heirloom, thus, it pains me to sell it, but due to financial burdens and the bad economy, I am forced to sell it. I have consulted several guides and appraisers, and I can vouch for its authenticity. I am asking 5,000 dollars for it; it is a fair price, and I know it will go on a dealer’s wall or shelf for 8,000 dollars.

Link to more photographs: http://s609.photobucket.com/home/Corporal_Jonah


Caleb Horton

1st Maine Cavalry


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[Jim Mayo]

That is a nice one. Hard to get one better especially with matching ramrod. If I had 5 K to spare It would be mine. Do you have a name of the soldier who used it? Good Luck.

[S.Sullivan]

This forum is primarily for shooters rather than collectors, so I must ask, what is the bore like?
S.Sullivan

[Muley Gil]

Caleb,

Was your ancestor a Confederate soldier, and if so, what unit?

[28ME]

The bore looks very used; looks like it was used during the war.

I have no idea who it was issued to. All I know is my grandfather remembers getting it from his father who claimed it belonged to a Confederate soldier.

[28ME]

I lowered the price of the rifle to $4,500. I will be posting more detailed and better lighted photos on my photobucket site shortly; the link is above on my first post.