Reproduction Enfield

[Bernie Schneider]

I was down at a pawn shop where they had a 3 band Enfield. Shop owner says gun is a wallhanger. The nipple is sealed off, there is not markings on the barrel, the only stamping is on the lock-Enfield. Ran the ramrod down the bore, smooth, but with a coned ? breechplug. The gun was built from a kit and the builder has since died, wife is selling. Could there be proof marks on the underside of the barrel or was this gun truly built to be a display piece? Any info would be helpful. Thanks- Bernie.

 

[Bernie Schneider]

98 views and I quess I stumped every one.

 

[nj1639]

Is the asking price worth the lock, stock and hardware without the barrel?

 

[tmdreb]

Sounds like one of the Indian reproductions except for the kit part. What kind of rear sight does it have?

 

[Okwaho]

You didn't mention the price so any response as to value is downright difficult and pics would be helpful.
Tom Patton

 

[flintlockmdj]

If the nipplenis sealed off I would also remove the barrel from the stock and check for holes drilled into the barrel. I have never seen this on a reproduction wall hanger but I have seen it on an original sort of an early de-mill effort.

 

[Bernie Schneider]

The rear sight is fixed, with a front blade. I,m not worried about the price, more interested if this would be a shootable firearm. And I don't know if the lock and stock is worth the 300.00 asking price.

 

[tmdreb]

Sounds like one of the Indian models. These can be had for as little as $275 online new, or slightly more from Middlesex Village in a more authentic and shootable condition.

I'd stay away from the one you're asking about.

 

[CrackStock]

I would pass. Buy a reliable shooter for not much more.

My general attitude is to pass on things when not sure.

CS

 

[BEP]

Does it lok like this?[url] http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/legendaryarms_1945_9649146[/url] .

The description states "This is a full size model 1853 replica of Enfield musket. Made in India. This musket is not primed."

I think the not primed thing refers to the fact that they come with a solid, non-drilled nipple.

The price is $274.99. If it is the same type, well, they aren't much to start with. And a used one should reflect a used gun price.

 

[Bernie Schneider]

Sneezy, you nailed it. That is the gun. Thanks for all the input and replies. Gives me something to work with Bernie

 

[Bernie Schneider]

Phil after reading all this a second time it finally sunk in what you meant by a Indian model. It remains in the pawn shop. Thanks