Help evaluating an 1860 Enfield

[jimmyjazz]

Looking for some advice as I know nothing of these old guns and have a friend trying to trade me for something of mine.
I would only trade to sell this as I have no use but this is what i've got, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

1860 Enfield, great shape, bore is perfect with no pitting, wood is excellent, over all I would rate this as 9.5 out of 10

Bayonet proofs

 

[mooncoon]

with the bayonet, I would put it in the $700 range.

cheers mooncoon

 

[sail32]

Search "Snider" at http://www.joesalter.com/

 

[lyman54]

It has from what I see the correct markings on the lock, the stock, and the rounded ears on the lock plate washers on the LH side. Collectable Firearms and Edged Weapons in Virginia have one w/o the bayonet for $875. With the bore as you say it is and the bayonet, here in Canada $700-800 would be about right. Maybe a bit more in the U.S. except re-enactors look for non-converted Enfields. A very nice piece of history. BTW, the V.R under the crown meant it was for the British military and not for export.

 

[Steppenwolf]

DC to boot, any buttplate tang marks?

 

[jimmyjazz]

Thanks for the info, very helpful I now have an idea of value.

What does the DC mean ?

 

[Steppenwolf]

Dominion of Canada

 

[jimmyjazz]

I thought so but wasn't sure of the DC.
It's been in his family since new, belonged to his great great grandfather but he has no use need for it now and wants to trade for something more practical.

JJ

 

[jimmyjazz]

I didn't check the butt plate but will tomorrow.