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Lot #145

Lot 144: Two Enfield Snider Rifles

Two Enfield Snider Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Lot 144: Two Enfield Snider Rifles

Two Enfield Snider Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Enfield Mark II** Snider Breech loading Rifle with Bayonet

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: Snider
Type: Musket
Gauge: 60
Barrel: 36 1/2 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2060
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 33
Class: Antique
Description:

Blade and ladder sights, with broad arrow proofs on the barrel and breechblock, "II/ */ *" atop the chamber, and the barrel marked "crown/ 1867 ENFIELD" and bearing the Queen Victoria cipher. Smooth stock, with squared metal ramrod, brass tip, "DG" on the left side of the buttstock, Enfield stamp over "1" on the right, and an unmarked brass buttplate. With an 18" triangular spike bayonet, unmarked with a swiveling locking collar.

Rating Definition:

Very good, with 30% of the original brown finish, showing some light wear and handling marks. Stock is good, with a few small chips, light scratches and dents. Mechanically fine.



B) Enfield Mark II Snider Breech loading Rifle

Manufacturer: Enfield
Model: Snider
Type: Musket
Gauge: 60
Barrel: 36 1/2 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2060
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 33
Class: Antique
Description:

Blade front and ladder rear sights, with crown proofs on several parts, "II/*" on the chamber, "B.S.A.Co" on the breechblock, and "1863/ ENFIELD" on the lock. Smooth straight grip stock, with a metal ramrod, brass forearm tip, sling swivels, "609" and a hand scratched broad arrow next to the Enfield stamp, and a brass buttplate marked "4/ 57/ 194/ 29" on the heel.

Rating Definition:

Very good, with traces of the brown finish, showing some dark spots, bright edge wear and scattered handling marks. Stock is also very good, with dents and scratches. Mechanically fine.



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