need help, what kind of gun is this, whats it worth?

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hello there, I have recently inherited this firearm from my grandfather, i haven't taken it anywhere to get it looked at yet as i don't want it stolen out of my truck, it has numerous markings one either side of the receiver. trap door that flips to the right of the gun, seems to be possibly 45.70 size chamber with with rear "sniper sights". any help on this rifle would be great!

thanks!




 
Very nice looking rifle, the parts you need are easy to find.

I imagine the bore and chamber could stand for a heavy cleaning.

Ger er up and running then take her out shooting!
 
No such thing as "sniper sights". Looks like the stock is a bit dry. Needs a bit of oil.
Value will depend on the condition of the barrel, but other than the dry looking stock(not a big deal), it's in pretty good condition.
.577 Snider ammo is expensive stuff. Brass is too. Runs $139.95 per 20 for Bertram(Australian) brass at Shooter's Choice in Waterloo, Ont. Requires proper dies. Also expensive.
Rummage around here. No W's. enfield-snider.com/577%20Bullets.htm
 
Whatever you do please do not try to sand it or wire wheel it. Hehehe... not saying you'd do it but needs to be said not knowing your experience with antique guns. Other than that replacing firing pin should be easy. Clean the chamber and barrel and go looking for brass. I did have a sporter like this and shooting it is really fun. Best place for ammo components is gun shows. I have seen it here in sw. Ontario.
 
Right on! thank Fellas! all your answers are greatly appreciated! now that i know with gun it is, i can start looking for parts to get it up and running! that is if i can afford the shells! thanks again guys! (and gals if any answered),
 
Bambam13 said:
Right on! thank Fellas! all your answers are greatly appreciated! now that i know with gun it is, i can start looking for parts to get it up and running! that is if i can afford the shells! thanks again guys! (and gals if any answered),
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you will not find any loaded ammo best bet is to reload get yourself a press that can take 1 1/4" dies and get some lee dies then you will need some 24ga brass shotshell hulls some FG black powder(goex or swiss) and get yourself some projectiles some people use minie balls but id make sure they are at least .585"
 
Go to britishmuzzleloaders on Youtube to see a fellow Canuckian reloading and shooting the Snider rifle and carbine. Replacement firing pins are available here in yUK from Peter Dyson. Dunno where you'd go in Canada, though.

Sunray's post #6 refers to oil - he means linseed oil, boiled or raw, your choice, NOT household drip oil or engine oil. Use a mop to clean up the bore, rather than any kind of wire brush, and lots of elbow grease. Mine, that came back to England a few months back, has a bore that initially looked so-so, but cleaned up like it was new.

tac
 
That one of those five step black powder calibers... One person shoots the buffalo and another stands five steps to the right to see if you hit supper.
 
Enfield in .577 , snider conversion hence the tip out breach block .
I have one 1861,, see pic's below

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The Mk III's were not a conversion. They were new-made rifles with steel barrels.
Your Grandfather might have removed the firing pin assembly to make it safe to have around the house. A search, if possible, may turn it up.
Reformed shotgun brass is available at a reasonable price from a gent in Washington state, X-ring services I believe. With a little ingenuity, one can load/reload without those expensive dies.
 
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