12 photos. Anyway, the ATO at Kandahar inspected the rifle to confirm that it was a genuine antique, and not a reproduction. Large crack to rear of butt. "Snider-Enfield .577 Snider (AL4983) Description: "Snider-Enfield .577 Snider caliber rifle. Some of them were actually stamped as being a Model 1857 (signifying the year they were introduced) while many others had no markings at all. It involved cutting 2 1/2 inches off the breech of a standard-issue .577-cal. When the decision was made to adopt the Snider conversion, they apparently decided not to bother with all the 1853s that had already been issued and beaten around in wars (principally the Crimea and Indian Mutiny), so the first tranches of Snider conversions were carried out on 1857 production Enfields sat in depots in Britain. Many regimental markings. Brass mounted leather scabbard in very … SKU: NR551. The British .577 Snider–Enfield was a breech-loading rifle.The American Jacob Snider invented this firearm action, and the Snider–Enfield was one of the most widely used of the Snider varieties.The British Army adopted it in 1866 as a conversion system for its ubiquitous Pattern 1853 Enfield muzzle-loading rifles, and used it until 1874 when the Martini–Henry rifle began to supersede it. A very long barrel, overall rifle is 51″. Blade in VG original condition. I have a Snider Enfield rifle and would like to know value on it. They were issued in considerable numbers in all the colonial states of Australia except South Australia. Overall Antique good, very small repair to butt. It would appear that this was an intentional attempt to remove the number. Antique Snider 3 band rifle. Most of these firearms were a French military rifle that was a percussion muzzleloading musket. Stock is in overall very good plus condition, no cracks, no chips. THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN is the offi' cial iournal of The National Rifle Association JC Militaria Ltd. ... RARE NA&ACo 1880 dated mkII Martini Henry Rifle. Designed for the British Pattern 1853 rifle musket, it also fits others including the Snider Enfield conversion of the above rifle. Tobias Snider, Liberty Township, Bedford County, Pa. This carbine show serial # 2292 on the sight and a partially obliterated 2292 on the bottom of the breech block. The condition of the bore will give you the best results you can expect from a rifle of this age and design. The gun is … The Martini-Henry rifle was adopted in 1871, featuring a falling-block single-shot breech-loading action, actuated by a lever beneath the wrist of the buttstock. L90A1 9mm Submachine Gun. MORE Above is a Turkish Snider converted from a British P1853 rifle. The Snider Rifle, per se, has a fascinating, if somewhat convoluted history. the words 1860 ENFIELD and then another crown with an arrow pointing downward through the crown. Select options. The rifle I have has ZULU stamped in the barrel, is serial #4323 (stamped in the breach), but has a steel breech – not the brass one. Bore is good. The action is strong, bore is good - … Regimental markings. L86A1 5.56mm Light Support Weapon, LMG version of L85, with bipod. T.S. It is a 146 year old rifle that is chambered in .577 Snider. Thumbnail type fuller. I've got some experience deciphering the markings on British rifles as I also own a very nice Mark IV Martini Henry as well as a Snider and P53 Enfield, which I have all identified the markings on fairly easily but this one seems to have some markings that don't necessarily fit the established conventions and that I can't find any info online about either. British Snider - 1860 2 band - obsolete calibre: Heres a rare British 2 band (slightly shorter, often referred to as the Sargeants Carbine) with great woodwork and some pitting to the metalwork as can be seen, a really nice British example with no Nepalise markings. Bore fair. Add to Wishlist ... Snider Enfield MK-11 Dated 1863 $ 1,150.00 $ 1,035.00 Add to cart . I I ¡ I The .303 Lee-Enfield Rifle Complete information, with exploded parts views on the various models, on disassembly, inspection, and adjustment, on remodeling into deluxe sporter, and on handloading the .303 arttidge.Also, plans for a gun rack. Description: Serial #2690, .577 Snider, 36 1/2 barrel with a very good, bright bore that has some minor freckling along its length. P-1853 Type III rifle Musket Enfield, Tiger Wood Stock British Enfield P-1853 Type III & Socket Bayonet P – 1853 Type III British Enfield, 1862 Lock Plate P-1853 Type III Rifle Musket Enfield, Front Sight British Enfield Rifle Musket, Birmingham Proofs Schuyler, Hartley & Graham #3 Import Stamp ... Victorian 1872 Dated British WD BSA Co Snider MK III. Excellent bore. On the picture you can see the Turkish "Tura" (crest) on the lock plate and the breechblock, the graduation on the rear sight is in Arab. Add to Wishlist Remove from Wishlist. The wood is solid and has many small markings and numbers. On every order. Marking on a percussion Kentucky Squirrel rifle. Description: Serial #2690, .577 Snider, 36 1/2 barrel with a very good, bright bore that has some minor freckling along its length. SKU: NR1022. It is in great shape with a surprisingly strong bore and tons of deep markings. ... With the ongoing experiments of the Enfield Martini pattern A .402 rifle,In 1885 a new radical de.. On opening the block some interesting markings are revealed. This piece shows no markings on the lock, plate wood or butt tang. Add to Wishlist Remove from Wishlist. Metal parts have been cleaned and are excellent, Stock refinished, probably at time of issue. Antique Snider MK1 caliber 577 Snider conversion to short rifle. The metal is all blued and looks like it may be a very old arsenal refinish. Infantry rifle. Customer Service Commitment. I also find on the side of the barrel a stamped circle with what appears to be a “F” on the top, with BG below it; … ... Musgrave RSA Rifle $ 2,450.00 $ 2,205.00. The Snider-Enfield was a British breech-loading rifle, designed by Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield in 1860. An excellent Mk III Snider-Enfield Cavalry Carbine. The Martini-Henry evolved as the standard service rifle for almost 20 years, with variants including carbines. The left side of the barrel contains various British proof and acceptance markings. L81A1 7.62mm Cadet Target Rifle, version of the Parker Hale M82 sniper rifle. L82 to L84 ? Sometimes a build up of old grease can act as an hinderance. Select options. Comes with original Bayonet and sling. Missing Extractor spring. III Snider Cavalry Carbine is not a conversion. The caliber is .577 Snider. In 1903, a large quantity of Royal Irish Constabulary Snider bayonets had been supplied from Enfiel.. Bayonet Sword Elcho Pattern 1871. It is heavily marked on the right side of the lockplate with a crown with the letters V.R. Description: This ad features the pictured British Enfield 577 Snider Rifle. The Snider-Poilvache on the pictures was a British M1860 Pattern short rifle, marked Tower 1864, Caliber .577. Markings on British and Commonwealth Bayonets . 577 Calibre 2 Band Rifle With Nipple ... £ 1,250. L85A1 5.56mm Individual Weapon (SA 80), British general issue 'bull-pup' assault rifle. This is a very uncommon 44 RF rifle built by Whitney and invented by the Howard Brothers 1862-1866. Your rifle was originally an 1859 P'53 rifled musket. ... Snider Enfield MK-11 Dated 1862 $ 1,075.00 Add to cart . An early percussion Kentucky rifle with hand hammered barrel marked in script, 16 silver inlays, long patch box with side plates shaped and engraved to represent snakes. A very good, interesting Snider-Enfield MKII** Three-Band Rifle. Last updated: 11/15/2003. T.S. *If that seems a long time, bear in mind that the Nepalese government a few years ago disposed of thousands of rifles that they had stored for over 130 years! It was made in this configuration after stocks of Pattern 1853 and Pattern 1861 (an upgraded P1853) Enfield Rifle Muskets were depleted. The Martini–Henry is a breech-loading single-shot lever-actuated rifle that was used by the British Army.It first entered service in 1871, eventually replacing the Snider–Enfield, a muzzle-loader converted to the cartridge system.Martini–Henry variants were used throughout the British Empire for 47 years. L89A1 9mm Instructional Automatic Pistol. It was replaced by the 1871 Martini-Henry single-shot rifle, which was used by the British Army for 30 years and could truly be called the gun that served the empire. That is the source of most Snider Enfields for sale in the US these days. The successful Snider P/53 was a converted rifle produced in Enfield from 1866. There remains a faint circular acceptance marking on the right side of the butt stock with “WD” and “ENFIELD” in it. The Mk III Snider-Enfield rifles were newly manufactured arms and not conversions from the Pattern 1853 rifle. The bore is bright excellent. This rifle is the MkII** conversion and comes with a triangular socket bayonet. ... W. P. Marston Marksman rifle $ 1,950.00. This piece is a variation of a Canadian MKIII Snider Carbine. Enfield Martini Henry MKIV 1 under lever rifle, Dated 1886 All the markings are clearly visible ... £ 1,150. Egyptian military issue with “FARSI" markings. Ricasso has 3 line Enfield inspection stamp. The markings on this weapon indicate that it was owned by the Tasmanian Government. This gun is tight and in good working order. Realizing that the self-contained cartridge was the wave of the future, as early as 1864 British ordnance officials began investigating the practicality of a universal-issue breechloader. Overall the rifle measures 54″ in length, the bayonet fixed adds an extra 17.1/4″ to the length. Customer Service Commitment. 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