Does anyone recognize this uniform and rifle in this 19th c. photo? - SOLVED

[turtlefoot13]

Hi Everyone,

I am hoping that some of the military and firearm experts might be able to help me with this one. I am trying to id this uniform and rifle in this CDV. The image orginated from Napanee, Ontario; which makes me think it is a Canadian soldier but after researching it on the web I couldn't find a match. I checked the Canadian Military Heratige Site, The Canadian War Museum's Site and many others. Is that rifle a flintlock?

Once again, any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Doug

 

[jrwill56]

Re: Does anyone recognize this uniform and rifle in this 19th c. photo?

Google 18th century French Military in Canada

 

[Hardy]

Re: Does anyone recognize this uniform and rifle in this 19th c. photo?

note the hat and the cuff on the officer that is seated

 

[GL]

Re: Does anyone recognize this uniform and rifle in this 19th c. photo?

Musket looks like a '53 Enfield. I think...

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: Does anyone recognize this uniform and rifle in this 19th c. photo?

Musket looks like a '53 Enfield. I think...

Agreed, I was going to say late Victorian.

 

[GL]

Re: Does anyone recognize this uniform and rifle in this 19th c. photo?

That guy has a manly beard. Looks like mine!

 

[turtlefoot13]

Re: Does anyone recognize this uniform and rifle in this 19th c. photo?

Hardy,

I do believe that you are right. I have checked several different sites and all of the uniforms look like the one in my image. Thanks for your id.

GL and Crusader - I know nothing about rifles but it sure looks like the same thing.

This is my first N.W.M.P. image!

Thanks,
Doug

I am going to go ahead and green check this one as I think it is solved.

 

[Hardy]

THANX AND HERES THE BELT BUCKLE

 

[turtlefoot13]

Now that is a buckle I would like to find. I doubt my chances are very good down here in southern Missouri though.

Thanks again,
Doug