This Snider-Enfield Mk II** began life in 1861 as an Enfield Pattern 53 (P53) percussion musket. It was later converted to the .577 Snider breech block loading system. Being a Mk II** it was a later conversion with the improved block. This is the long rifle variant with a 36 ½ inch barrel, three barrel bands, and an overall length of 54 ¼ inches.

This rifle is in very good condition. The wood shows no splitting or cracking. There are a number of small dings and scratches common for surplus of this era. The finish shows only minor wear and it may have been refinished/re-lacquered at some point.

The barrel, barrel bands, rear sight, and block have almost complete finish loss. The barrel shows only the most minor signs of staining and no apparent rust. The block shows minor wear and some grime build up. The chamber has minor staining and wear. The bore is very good showing only minor pitting, no active rust, minor wear, and decent rifling. The brass trigger guard shows wear and tarnish.

All parts appear present and mechanically this functions as it should. It has not been test fired by us.

This rifle includes the cleaning rod which has some rust staining and a bend at the front.

Crown over VR (Victoria Regina) – right side lock plate

1861 – right side lock plate

ENFIELD – right side lock plate

Crown over Down Arrow – right side lock plate

Unclear Number (10 or 12?) – right side lock plate

2 – top rear barrel

2 – top front block

* over * over II (Enfield Mk II** conversion change mark) – top front block

Crown over TP (Tower Proof) – top front block

Crown over E over 2 – inside bottom of block

Unclear Marks – inside bottom of block

6941 – back of block

Arrow over WD – top of block

Crown over E over 11 – top of block

2 – left side rear barrel

3 over B – left side rear barrel

17 over B over Crown over TP – left side rear barrel

Up Arrow over WD over Crown over E over 6 – left side middle and rear barrel bands

Unclear Marks – left side front barrel band

Enfield Cartouche – right side butt stock

Up Arrow over WD over E over 23 – top cleaning rod