Snider-Enfield and P-1853 Myths

[@benrobertson7855]

Think your vids are fantastic,clear and no hype.I have a constabulary carbine here in nz.thanks.

[@privatehm]

Always enjoy your videos Clint.

[@andrewherbert9938]

Hi , just discovered your videos on the snider and they’re really interesting and informative. I have an 1867 mkii ** which I think was Canadian issue , hasn’t got a DOC mark that I can see but has got “36” on the but tang along with the rack number , mine should be a 4th model P53 but it has the older style barrel bands not the Badderly’s , any thoughts on why this should be ? Be really grateful for your input

[@jusportel]

@@andrewherbert9938 sounds like Canadian markings, for sure, 36th Peel battalion. It’s not unusual for Canadian Sniders to show anomalies, like no “DC” stamp, or the stamp in the wrong place, the wrong style of cleaning rod, or the wrong bands for that particular model. They saw service for the better part of four decades, and they did attempt to refurbish some of them near the end of their service life. The bands probably got mixed up with those from another rifle. Or, possibly, everything else is correct, but the lock is from a different rifle.

[@andrewherbert9938]

@@jusportel , Thanks very much for the reply Clint , I’m starting to learn that these Victorian Military Firearms are rarely still in there original form , They had multiple lives , sometimes in multiple parts of the world , all part of their history I guess. Love your videos on the Canadian Sniders keep up the good work

[@jusportel]

@@andrewherbert9938 thanks for watching, and for the kind words. If you ever need assistance with anything, or have a request for some specific video, just let me know!