centre-fire rifle
Report a Mistake- Object Number 19830405-001
- Event 1855-1904
- Affiliation --
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Artist / Maker / Manufacturer
Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield
The London Armoury Co Ltd. - Date Made 1861
- Place of Use Continent - North America, Country - Canada
- Category Tools and equipment for science and technology
- Sub-category Armament, firearm
- Department Arms and Technology
- Museum CWM
- Earliest 1861/01/01
- Latest 1861/12/31
- Brand Name / Model Mk.2**
- Inscription On lockplate: (Crown) over VR; 1861 over Enfield on right side of butt: Circular cartouche R (CRown) M Enfield; E (CRown) 21; Under cartouche the numeral 1. London Armoury inspector's and Trademark on Barrel & Action; On underside of rear sight and on breechblock: 70
- Pattern Name Snider-Enfield
- Materials Iron, Brass, Wood
- Branch Infantry Branch
- Service Component Canadian Militia
- Measurements Height 20.6 cm, Length 140.0 cm, Width 6.0 cm