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    Major discoloration of brass after first shooting

    Yesterday I shot for the first time with my enfield. After shooting I saw red patina on the brass parts of the rifle. I don't know if it's from gunpowder smoke or from touching with hands dirty in gunpowder? Is it possible to clean it somehow or only polishing can remove that? Can I prevent this...
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    Enfield 1860 bore cleaning

    Hi, I have a problem with a barrel from an Enfield p. 53 (year of manufacture 1860). The bore is preserved quite well, but I can see rusty dirt inside (not sure if this is rust). I have already tried cleaning with a nylon brush and a copper brush. The rusty tarnish disappeared a little, but the...
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    P1853 valuation

    I mean numbers on barrel,stock, bands. Is imgur working? However, I backed out of the purchase. The price is too high for me. I need to look for something cheaper and not necessarily original.
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    P1853 valuation

    I have no doubt that the rifle is genuine. It came from a well-known enfield rifles expert. The numbers on the barrel, the stock, the wood worn also indicate this. However, I know the market poorly so I don't know if such a price is okay.
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    P1853 valuation

    Hi everyone, I received an offer today to purchase such an Enfield 1853 in very good condition. I wonder if the price I managed to negotiate is fair - $2600. It is possible to shoot with it and it is quite accurate. here some photos of that Enfield (dark one): What do you think guys ?
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