1872 Enfield Snider More Pics farthur down

[gerard488]

I have a chance to buy an 1872 Enfield Snider but I have no idea what to offer. Can anyone give me an idea based on those 4 pics? Thanks in advance

 

[fraserdw]

Sgts model. Very nice. I would go up to $600 if the bird is shiny.

 

[577/450]

450 TOPS kindof rough looking stock is cracked

 

[wbaad]

450 TOPS kindof rough looking stock is cracked

This.
Although it would be an awesome unmolested looking piece

 

[gerard488]

Got a few more pics, can anyone tell me what those markings mean. Sad but the stock is split.

 

[tacfoley]

Broad arrow is the symbol of War Department property.

The large circular stamp is the 'trademark' of the Enfield Arsenal where the gun was made.

The elongated 'asterisk' is the two opposing War Department/Government Property broad arrows, showing that the piece was sold out of service to a civilian organisation of some kind.

DC in a lozenge is the 'Dominion of Canada' stamp, indicating crown ownership and service in Canada.

34 may be the unit number [?]

Are there any other numbers on the butt plate?

Perhaps Mr Rombaugh can put me right here.

tac

 

[gerard488]

I don`t have the gun yet, just pics. Not sure if I`m gonna bother with it. Here are the only other pics I have.

 

[gerard488]

1871 Enfield stamped on side. See pic above

 

[green]

Crown E 63 is the inspection mark of inspector number 63 at Enfield. This is a new made breechloader not a conversion of a muzzleloader and was made in 1871.

 

[wbaad]

well...how much does he want for it? would be a nice shooter

 

[Guy JR]

For the right price I would be happy with that piece. I would agree on the $450 evaluation as it looks kinda rough. I like rough though.