ID and Value of Snider-Enfield .577 (pics) from BSA Co. 1872

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Hey: Any help would be appreciated. Is this a Snider-Enfield Mark 3, .577? Does it have some amazing collector value? How much? I cannot believe how good condition it is in after 142 years!!! If I were to sell it is this the best place or are there more "elite collector" places for something this old to get the best buck? Thanks...

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Stock is cut. Bayonet lug has been removed. Is the bore sharp? If so, it has value as a shooter.
Maybe $200-$300 depending on the bore.
 
You are in Peterborough. Take it in to Accuracy Plus, see what they think.

If it were intact, unaltered, it would be worth a lot more.
Look at the buttplate tang. There should be markings there that will identify the unit where it was issued.
 
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Sorry, it's just a shooter in its current condition. Nothing wrong with that, just a bit under valued in terms of selling Sniders in Canada. Heck, one with a complete stock and bayo lug are only currently valued at around 700-800 dollars. I'm certain that things will change at some point, so maybe hold out for a few years if you are not in any hurry.
 
Good plan and thank you again tiriaq. Accuracy Plus is my local "go to" gun store. But out of curiosity for something old like this, are there other more "collectible" gun outlets for antiques than a shooter shop or CGN?
 
To paraphrase a real estate term:,"it's all about three things: condition, condition and condition". For most collectors, it's a major consideration and accounts for what there're willing depart with. If you want to optimize value for immediate sale, try a flea market or something similar - just know the requirements for selling antique firearms and also be cognisant that such a sale might raise a few eyebrows with some of the more uneducated public.
 
You might get a few extra bucks if sold in local classifieds. State age, antique with no pal required, and they are great fun to shoot! I sold one very similar for $300, it was a shooter. They do not bring more money because of the numbers made ( converted muzzle loader) and they are not that accurate. Good luck.
 
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