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Enfield 1859
poackley
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I have an Enfield muzzel loader with the words "1859 Enfield" on the lock plate. Also a crown with the letters V.R. under a crown. It seems to be about .59 cal. It is in very poor shape. The barrel was held on with 3 barrel bands. It has a brass butt plate and there is no marking on the barrel or any other place on the gun. It was brought back by a G.I. last December from Afganistan where he paid over $200 for it. If anyone has any information or know where I can find it, please let me know.
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They were probly still using the one you have. It would be neat to see it. Can you post a picture?
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How can one tell the difference between original and old copy? I dunno. If you intend to shoot this, get it x-rayed, magnafluxed, and proof tested.
If it's to collect, an appraiser should be able to tell if it's of English make.
If it's a wall-hanger, who cares whether it's safe or who made it?