Is anyone familiar with the war photo of the young dead rebel in the trenches of Petersburg. I believe its entitled "dead rebel in the trenches of fort Mahone". Hes on his back and was shot through the head. Theres a musket laying next to him and the tip of the barrel is bent. It looks like an enfield variant. Can anyone tell me what kind of rifle this is.
Scott
1st Maine
If it's the image I think you are referring to I believe it is a Brazilian Light Minie Rifle. The gun closest to the body appears to be a P53 Enfield.
Posting said pix would help tremendously.
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thats it....thanksOriginally Posted by Dan Mastin
I did a little more research on the gun closest to the body and found a site where that offered a better pic and some very good information. Instead of it being a P53 Enfield it is more likely an 1861 Special Model. The rear sight has a short base, the butt plate appears to be curved, and the ramrod is not Enfield. Looking more closely the middle band is flat like a '55 or '61, perhaps indicating a confederate repaired gun.
Hallo!
A close up of a Brazilian "Enfield:"
Curt
Last edited by Curt; 10-10-2015 at 12:39 AM.
Curt Schmidt
Formerly 17 years a Sherman's Bodyguard
Married to a descendant of Senator John Sherman's wife
The one I was referring was the rifle to his right, the Brazil mini rifle. Thanks for the help guys.Hallo!
A close up of a Brazilian "Enfield:"
Curt
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