Nice wallhanger!

[Martin]

Hi,

a friend of mine has this hanging down from his wall and since I'm not good in antiques I would really appreciate if you could ID this rifle.

Thank you

Here are the pictures:

 

[Killer Kanuck]

She's a Snider, but that's about the extent of my knowledge on them. I'm sure someone else here can translate the proof marks.

 

[theDuck]

Snider Enfield Mk 3 as evidence by III on the reciever, the 'Steel' on the barrel, the 1871 date of manufacture on the lock (LSA =London Small Arms Co.) and the breach block release. It is the 3 band model which is rarer than the usual 2 band models the MkIII was made in.
Seems in nice shape. I wouldn't be surprised if it is worth at least $800

 

[eastwind]

I think .577

 

[Dantforth]

Not just a wall hanger either. If the barrel and rifling are in any kind of shape it is a shooter for sure. Components are available as well as loaded ammo, I believe, from one or two sources. Due to the 1:72 inch twist rate it will shoot a round ball best. Most are using a .590" round ball and 70-80 grains of FG black powder. They are fun to shoot and many are shooting them. Have fun, Dave

 

[Martin]

Thanks! Very informative! Any idea where I may find info about the markings?

 

[bdft]

Go to the British Militaria forums here: http://p223.ezboard.com/bbritishmilitariaforums
Snider-Enfield forum is the place you want.