Enfield Enfield,1867 Dated, Snider 3 Band .577 Snider Mark 2** Obsolete Calibre Rifle **MINT BORE**. Sn - 23174:1 Single Shot Obsolete Rifle
The snider rifle was officially adopted in October 1866. The rifle was originally a conversion of the muzzle loading .577 rifles in service with the British army prior to this. This rifle is in exceptional condition and is an original newly made Snider 3 band infantry rifle made at Enfield using all new components with a near mint bore. The rifle is based on the third pattern 3 band Enfield and is fitted with a mark 2** breech block. The rifle retains much of its original blued finish including the lockplate and barrel bands. The woodwork is in excellent condition with only minor marks to it. The later correct plain blued lock plate which is crispy stamped with the queens crown over VR(Victoria Regina) the Enfield inspection stamp 1867 (date ) ENFIELD 8. The breech is crisply stamped II **. The breech block is stamped with a crowfoot WD crown over E over 61. The barrel carries crisp Enfield proof marks under the rearsight. The rifle has 39 inch barrel with an overall length of 55 inches. The woodwork is in excellent condition with only minor marks and is complete with its original brass butt plate, fore end block, trigger guard with extended tang, sling swivels and cupped hammer face, all of which carry the correct inspection stamps including the barrel bands. The right hand side of the stock carries a nice ENFIELD RM roundel. The three groove barrels bore is near mint with well defined rifling and is stamped with Enfield proof and acceptance marks. The cocking and firing actions are crisp. This is a nice original Enfield made Snider rifle andnot a conversion of the muzzle loading rifle. See section C, Snider arms, RB 72 and 77 on page 15 of the Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles, published by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office. The price includes UK delivery. The rifle is complete with an inert .577 Snider Round. NB As an obsolete calibre rifle and no licence is required to own it in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 23174:1
