Need Some Help on a Old Gun

[3macs1]

A friend has this and wants me to find out if you guys can tell us what it is and if it has any value
I am wayyyyyyyyyy out of my field here

Thanks in advance for the comments

 

[sgt_hebert]

This is a Snider-Enfield Mk. III made in 1871 by the Enfield armory. As for value, I'll let other shime in.

 

[tiriaq]

Mk. III Snider Enfield.
Looks pretty doggy.
How about a full length shot?

 

[3macs1]

Mk. III Snider Enfield.
Looks pretty doggy.
How about a full length shot?

I will see if he can get one
thanks

 

[3macs1]

This is a Snider-Enfield Mk. III made in 1871 by the Enfield armory. As for value, I'll let other shime in.

Sounds like a wall hanger correct
Cheers

 

[3macs1]

Military?? and what caliper

 

[polaris]

577 snider caliber, which is readily available at gun shows for around $25.00 a pop.

 

[snurge]

Butt trap says carbine so worth way more than rifle,but need to see more.

 

[3macs1]

Butt trap says carbine so worth way more than rifle,but need to see more.

Just a overall. I asked him for that

 

[milsurpo]

Doesn't look too bad to me. More photos would be nice. This type is manufactured from new as opposed to being converted from muzzleloader. The broad-arrow/ I on the lock plate may indicate India "stores" but there is also a Canadian marking on the butt. Tell your friend not to do anything that might reduce its value like over aggressive cleaning (or any sanding of the wood).

milsurpo

 

[3macs1]

Doesn't look too bad to me. More photos would be nice. This type is manufactured from new as opposed to being converted from muzzleloader. The broad-arrow/ I on the lock plate may indicate India "stores" but there is also a Canadian marking on the butt. Tell your friend not to do anything that might reduce its value like over aggressive cleaning (or any sanding of the wood).

milsurpo

Done. Thank you

 

[englishman_ca]

Doesn't look too bad to me. More photos would be nice. This type is manufactured from new as opposed to being converted from muzzleloader. The broad-arrow/ I on the lock plate may indicate India "stores" but there is also a Canadian marking on the butt. Tell your friend not to do anything that might reduce its value like over aggressive cleaning (or any sanding of the wood).

milsurpo

The broad arrow over I is indeed an India service marking. However, there has been some discussion on another board about the prevalence of this marking on Canadian service carbines. Nobody knows for sure for what or why it is there.

Good advice not to clean it up too much. A ballpark value for a decent Snider cavalry carbine today is $800cdn and up.

 

[3macs1]

He sent me this. Hope that helps

 

[snurge]

Actually looks pretty good.sight cover intact,don't suppose there's a cleaning rod in the butt?

 

[3macs1]

Actually looks pretty good.sight cover intact,don't suppose there's a cleaning rod in the butt?

I will ask
It is hours away from me which is why I have to do it this way
Sorry

 

[3macs1]

No cleaning rod