SOLD -British P-1853 Enfield Three Band Rifle Converted to Snider Mk.II

Description

10/22/24 - Original and good condition. This rifle is 100% all British, manufactured 1861. Dated, Three-Band Snider-Enfield rifle, with a great looking patina. This rifle started life in 1861 as a .577 caliber three band ENFIELD Percussion Rifle model of P-1853. The lock plate is stamped "CROWN" over V.R. and ENFIELD / 1861, indicating manufacture at the Royal Small Arms factory at Enfield Lock. This was a military issue, as indicated by the Royal Cypher monogram. It also has the correct CROWN / BROAD ARROW "lock viewer's" mark and additional proofs as well on the lock plate. The barrel has British markings and proof marks throughout. Enfield cartouche stamped on the right side of the buttstock. Overall there is a fair amount of rust pitting that has been cleaned. There is the correct II * * stamped on top of the breech ring, indicating it is the MkII** version of the breech. Three groove rifling looks good in the bore and rates about a 6 of 10. Fully functional and includes original cleaning rod. No FFL required.