#5083 • British Enfield-Snider Carbine-1871

Part of Firearms | August 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $500.00

Status: Sold

Enfield Snider MRK III carbine in .577 cal with 19.25" round barrel. Lockplate stamped"Enfield" with crown and dated 1871. Carbine lacks serial number and presents Snider action at breech serial numbered"2264". Carbine exhibits good bore. Barrel exhibits graying and light surface rust to metal with Snider device exhibiting some bluing and casehardening. Carbine presents various proofing marks. Wood exhibits scattered digs, abrasions and gouges. Wood on right side of carbine stamped with Enfield cartouche.