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Snider Enfield MKIII, DG marked
Happened upon this very nice Snider Enfield MKIII today..first one I've seen in a while that wasn't brought back from Afghanistan.
When I first saw it, I thought it was DC (Dominion of Canada
) marked. Wasn't until I got it home that I realized it was DG in a diamond. I am not familiar with this, and can not find any info about it. Also sold out of service marks.
Another unusual feature is the 'carving' on top of the butt..it seems to have been done a very long time ago, I have no idea why it was done.
Other than that, it is entirely rust free, no pitting, with a dirty but very good bore.
Very curious about the DG. Looking forward to hearing what it is.
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I'm sure it is DC, even if it looks like a G.
The whittling on the comb was likely to lower it, personal customization. Anything stamped on the butt tang?
"65" probably is for the 65th Bn., Mount Royal Rifles of Montreal, with the rifle number beneath it.
Last edited by tiriaq; 10-25-2018 at 04:52 PM.
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Nothing on the butt tang (buttplate is steel, don't think I've seen one that wasn't brass) but that's definitely a DG...I found reference to a DG on Australian Sniders, but no info as to what it stands for.
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And this also just dawned on me....this Snider seems shorter than others, two bands, and bayo lug on side of muzzle.
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Yep, looks like a short rifle. Lockplate marked SR.
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Another 'oddity'..no room for the extractor to move!
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Another 'oddity'..no room for the extractor to move!
Open the breech. Pull back on the block. It should move rearward, with the extractor coming into play. The shaft on which the block moves is fixed - little screw at the front end. The spring that pushes the extractor and block forward is within the telescoping collars.
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Yep, just realized that...but its not moving at all.
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Might just be frozen. If you can remove the shaft locking screw, and tap the shaft out, it should be possible to disassemble and clean the block, extractor, spring and sleeves.
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