I just recently picked up a Dominion of Canada marked Snider Enfield Mk. II* in .577 Snider. It was made in 1864, three years before Canada was confederated. A point that I find kinda neat anyways. The bayonet attached to the end is unmarked, but I believe it's at least a proper snider bayonet. The rifle is a fair bit older than what i usually go after so any info you fine folks could give me would be appreciated.
It was in fairly rough shape when it showed up. It'd apparently been sitting in a closet for fifty or so years so there was a fair bit of surface rust but I'd say she cleaned up nice.
Now all I need to do is find a replacement barrel band and sling swivel, cleaning rod, and cleaning rod retaining spring. (which I find very odd that it's missing especially since the retaining pin is still in the stock.)
I've not had any luck finding a band because I need the older split style that tightens down with a screw and so far all I've been able to find is the solid type that is retained with band springs.
This is also my first foray into black powder cartridge guns and I'm hoping to get the old girl shooting before too long. I've managed to acquire some proper bullets and all I need to do is find some brass. I'm hoping to find some 24 Ga brass shotshells because 577 brass is silly expensive.
Anyways, here she is.
It was in fairly rough shape when it showed up. It'd apparently been sitting in a closet for fifty or so years so there was a fair bit of surface rust but I'd say she cleaned up nice.
Now all I need to do is find a replacement barrel band and sling swivel, cleaning rod, and cleaning rod retaining spring. (which I find very odd that it's missing especially since the retaining pin is still in the stock.)
I've not had any luck finding a band because I need the older split style that tightens down with a screw and so far all I've been able to find is the solid type that is retained with band springs.
This is also my first foray into black powder cartridge guns and I'm hoping to get the old girl shooting before too long. I've managed to acquire some proper bullets and all I need to do is find some brass. I'm hoping to find some 24 Ga brass shotshells because 577 brass is silly expensive.
Anyways, here she is.
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