Lock plate indentation

[Sharpshooter Reb]

Thought this plate was interesting as it's shaped like a Tower/Enfield lock plate but no date or any other marks on it other than the anchor and what looks like a backwards C and another C. May not have any historical significance at all but I bid on it and won it this evening on eBay, bid and shipping has me at $26.54 so no big deal if it's worthless. Any input on this anchor being stamped on the lock would be greatly appreciated

 

[OldSarge79]

My first inclination is to say that it is was not made in Britain. It lacks the crown (at a minimum) and from what I can see, has no markings on the inside of the plate. It does have edging around the perimeter, but that mark on the lock plate is one I have never seen.

My best guess, and it is just that, is that it might be one of the American-made contract copies or perhaps something from elsewhere in the British Empire.

 

[Sharpshooter Reb]

I've had a reply from another forum I posted this on and have learned this lock plate is off of a Brazilian light minie rifle, it's a 2 band Enfield clone made in Belgium for Brazil. They were bought by the North for use in the WBTS.

 

[Jeff in Ohio]

yes, the ID is correct. These were hand fitted, so don't count on being able to buy lockparts that will fit your particular lock!