Description

      Knowing the Enfield Pattern 1853 to 1865. Volume 2

Professional studio photographers have been used  again through Knowing the Enfield Pattern 1853 to Pattern 1865. Volume 2 – All photos are high definition and colour. Many of the illustrations have also been re-created or enhanced to make them clearer, while still maintaining the original character of the original text. There are in excess of 630 photographs and illustrations throughout the book.

What’s in Volume 2?

‘Knowing the Enfield – Pattern 1853 to 1865. Volume 2’, covers these arms in great detail. Alongside bayonets, targets, sights, lockplates, markings and a whole raft of other interesting facts. At 336 A4 sized and indexed pages there is a lot of information!

Summary:

In this eagerly anticipated second volume, the journey through the intricate history of one of the world’s most influential firearms continues. Following the success of the Volume One (which delved into the historical background to the arms, the Volunteer Movement, service ammunition, tools, and accoutrements), Volume Two shifts focus to the arms themselves. It presents an exhaustive exploration of the guns, their associated bayonets, the markings that distinguish them.

Author and researcher Jon Huggett returns with an even deeper dive into the Enfield’s storied past, including discoveries that shine a new light on its impact across the globe. From the first electric target system to targets, this volume uncovers facets of the Enfield saga previously untold.

Thanks to invaluable feedback from readers of Volume One, this continuation not only answers lingering questions but also broadens the narrative to include other nations’ variants of the British Enfield rifles or muskets. While some may seek detailed accounts of the Enfield’s use in events like the American Civil War, Jon chooses instead to illuminate less trodden paths, offering fresh insights and steering clear of well-covered territories.

With over eighteen years of meticulous research, collection, and firsthand experience, Jon ensures that “Knowing the Enfield Pattern 1853 to Pattern1865 Volume 2” is a beacon for enthusiasts and scholars alike. Enhanced by superior photography  along with detailed diagrams, drawings, and tables, this volume stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of these arms. Whether you are a historian, collector, or simply fascinated by military innovation, this book promises to enrich your understanding of a weapon that shaped battles and nations.

As with Volume 1 this book costs £69.50 +p&p.

A link to Volume One is here and to the other books available on the site and from Amazon KDP here

Book Review 1

Great to see that Volume 2 of Jon Huggett’s ‘Knowing the Enfield. Pattern 1853 to Pattern 1865’ has now been published – even better to have a copy to hand and join Volume 1 in my library. Surely to become a modern classic in the field of historical firearms and an essential reference for anyone seeking to study the Enfield rifle. – Research Press

Feedback from Forums:

“Oh, Golly Josh!! My copy arrived today… Could not get passed page 51 without sending the author a msg… WOW!!!”

“I received my copy of Volume 2 yesterday (18 January). Whilst I have only had time to skip through it, I would like to say it is every bit as good as I expected, in fact even better. Many thanks to Jon Huggett for producing such an excellent and informative reference work.”

“Received my copy this morning plus Jon book on the school of Musketry at Hythe. Both great additions to my library. Thanks for all your hard work Jon.”

“Received my copy on Saturday and I was not disappointed. Thanks to your book I now know that I have two  Astons with Hay rifling.”

“I can’t say I have read your second book cover to cover but have now scanned through it. I have discovered many interesting new things, and I must say the sheer amount of information is absolutely staggering. As you say in your introduction you must be obsessed, and I am sure the two works will become the ‘go to’ source for anyone wanting to know about the Enfield Rifle Well done, I cannot imagine the effort that has gone into this.”

“Superb book.”

“A little light reading coming up. Cheers Jon,looks great!”

Feedback from Emails:

“Thank you for the two books, they arrived yesterday afternoon. They have to be the ultimate work on Enfields and I can see why they took so long.  From experience, I know that it is difficult to decide when to stop as fresh material keeps being discovered, but from your work there can’t be much left now.

You have discovered so much previously unseen material and there is a vast amount that I did not know about.  They are brilliant books and you are to be congratulated on the content and the presentation. Thank you again for an excellent pair of books.”

“Hello Jon, I received the books yesterday.  I am more than pleased with both of them. Thank you for the fast shipping and good communication.”

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