The Long Rifle has a 36.5 inches (93 cm) barrel and three barrel bands. Snider Artillery Carbine. This is an interesting British rifle that is a conversion of a British Musket. Winchester Model 1876 Carbine. “Sleeper”: An item that has not been interfered with by an means and remains intact and undisturbed to the present day. 19 1/2" barrel with a good bore. Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle-Musket. This piece is unit marked DH2 which was probably a volunteer artillery unit. Some people like their antiques nice and clean and maintained to the latest professional standards. Category Rifles. The most commonly encountered variants were the Rifled Musket or Long Rifle, the Short Rifle, and the Cavalry and Artillery Carbines. The Snider–Enfield was produced in several variants. Lock engrave VR and crown and dated 1870 with Enfield below complete with brass trigger guard and butt plate which is engraved with R4 A 5G. Dated 1869, strong rifling in bore with some pitting, extractor is broken, Good to VG cond., $ 725.00 Can + shipping Firearms sold only to Canadian Buyers. Snider Enfield MK3 Carbine in good working order with nice 5 groove rifling. Description: Serial #2690, .577 Snider, 36 1/2 barrel with a very good, bright bore that has some minor freckling along its length. The Short Rifle has a 30.5 inches (77 cm) barrel and two barrel ba… The left side of the barrel shank & receiver are stamped with faded markings. This rifle was originally Pattern 1861 Enfield Musketoon and was later converted to a Snider MkII** Artillery Carbine. 8 Lovell Carbine 9 Enfield Snider Pat. SNIDER-ENFIELD ARTILLERY CARBINE MK III. Though officially replaced in crown service in the early 1870s by the Martini-Henry, the Snider continued to be used in India and some other colonies into the early part of the 20th century, by both military and constabulary units. Several decades ago, a large number of Sniders were imported into the United States from Portugal. From: William Borror. The stock has a diamond with DC (dominion of Canada) on one side and London Armoury Co. stamp on the other with 1860 in the middle. An excellent Mk III Snider-Enfield Cavalry Carbine. Price $240.00 Antique Turkish Mauser Model 1887 #LTC.A562. Sniders were offered in several models, including the standard three-band infantry rifle, a two-band Short Rifle and Artillery, Engineer and Cavalry Carbines, the latter of which is shown here. The breech was then expanded to accommodate a cartridge, and a breechblock hinged to the right side of the opening. Snider Enfield MK3 Artillery Carbine £ 895.00. The Long Rifle has a 36.5 inches (93 cm) barrel and three barrel bands. this piece appears to be all BSA built. Unfortunately most countries still had large stocks of percussion arms on hand. The Snider-Enfield used the new Snider action, designed by Jacob Snider, which used a side-hinged breechblock action (the breech (the part of the firearm where the cartridge is loaded) is a seperate chamber mounted on a single side hinge). The piece would have been used by the British Artillery and is one of the more scarce variants. They can be readily identified by a sling ring set beneath the stock at the rear of the trigger guard. MK.lll 10 Snider '53 11 Snider ’53 12 Snider '58 13 Snider Cavalry Carbine Officers MKlll 14 Snider Artillery Carbine MKl 15 Snider Cavalry Carbine 16 Flintlock Dog Lock Musket 18 Double Barrel Percussion Carbine 19 Westley Richards Monkey Tail Carbine There were approximately 27000 built between Enfield and Birmingham. The Snider–Enfield was produced in several variants. The rifle has been converted to breech loading using a muzzle loading P1856 short rifle platform. The firearm action was invented by the American Jacob Snider, and the Snider-Enfield was one of the most widely used of the Snider varieties. Description: This ad features the pictured British Enfield 577 Snider Rifle. Chambered in.577 This British.577 Snider-Enfield is a breech loading rifle. Steel saddle ring and barrel band and complete with original sight cover. Snider Rifles were made in several configurations, but the most common were the three-band standard infantry Long Rifle, a shorter two-band "sergeant's model" Short Rifle, an Artillery Carbine and a Cavalry Carbine. Wednesday, December 26, 2012. The buttstocks are available with and without the patchbox and with and without the inletting for the saddle ring for the carbine. The gun did away with the sling bar and featured the latching breechblock, newly built parts and a trap in the butt for a screw-together clearing/cleaning rod. Sniders were offered in several models, including the standard three-band infantry rifle, a two-band Short Rifle and Artillery, Engineer and Cavalry Carbines, the latter of which is shown here. Snider Enfield MK3 Artillery Carbine £ 895.00. Sally Antiques. The firearm action was invented by the American Jacob Snider, and the Snider-Enfield was one of the most widely used of the Snider varieties. Calibre.577. See Auction Information for full details." ’58. One of the best—and the one ultimately adopted by the British—was devised by Jacob Snider of New York. Overall length of the gun was a handy 37 1/2 inches, with a 19 1/4-inch barrel, and it weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces. SN 5343 is a Snider MK III carbine. The most commonly encountered variants were the Rifled Musket or Long Rifle, the Short Rifle, and the Cavalry and Artillery Carbines. Additional rifle variations followed and include the Mark II, Mark III and Mark IV, as well as an 1877 Carbine version. The most commonly encountered variants were the Rifled Musket or Long Rifle, the Short Rifle, and the Cavalry and Artillery Carbines. There were approximately 27000 built between Enfield and Birmingham. Its total length (without bayonet) is 54.25 inches (137.8 cm) in length, longer than most rifles of the time. The percussion action removed and replaced with the hinged breech cover that would later be found on snider patent weapons but with the addition of a hammerless bolt action. 800-238-6785 (orders ONLY) Outside of the U.S.: 1-731-885-0700 Information Line: 1-731-885-0700 Phone/Fax Hours. The firearm action was invented by the American Jacob Snider, and the Snider-Enfield was one of the most widely used of the Snider varieties. The unit was secured by a simple spring-loaded pin that fit into a depression in the rear of the shoe face. This original setup was a bit fragile as it involved heating up the rear of the barrel red hot, taking out the temper. This piece shows the serial number on the sight and breech block. The Snider was a type of breech loading rifle. It was later adopted by British Army. You may download material from this site for your own personal use only, Winchesters, Lugers, Smith and Wesson, Colts, Antique Guns, Modern Guns, Firearms, Swords, Ammunition, Militaria. Its total length (without bayonet) is 54.25 inches (137.8 cm) in length, longer than most rifles of the time. Privacy Policy   •   Contact Us   •   Warnings   •   FAQs   •  © 2020 National Rifle Association of America, Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors, NRA Outstanding Achievement Youth Award Presented by Brownells, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Federal Premium Sets Record Straight On Ammunition Shortage. Ever-thrifty, ordnance officers began searching for ways to convert old muzzle- and breech-loaders to handle the new ammunition; and enterprising inventors were more than up to the challenge, offering a dizzying variety of ingenious mechanisms. The Snider Rifle 11/20/20. {12 mm centerfire}, still in original military configuration. A good number of Mark III Carbines, including the gun shown here, saw use in Canada, most notably by the North-West Mounted Police, which adopted the piece in 1873 and carried it until it was replaced in 1878 by an admittedly superior repeating .45-75 Win. I have an 1861 Enield, market with the crown with VR under it. Most of its markings have been lost, but it is a distinctive Military Rifle that has a place in British Military history. ... Tower .577 Calibre 2 Band Percussion Artillery Carbine With Mint 3 Groove Rifling. The Snider went through three “Marks” and sub-variations. … Price $1,595.00 Walther PP Pistol Paper Lot #3190. The Snider was a type of breech loading rifle. Variations of these later weapons included a Garrison Artillery Carbine, as well as Artillery Carbine Mark I, Mark II and Mark III. The Mark II** was fabricated from the existing Model 1861 muzzleloader, and is easily recognized by its early style breechblock and sling bar. Gemtech Integra 15-22 Suppressed Upper Receiver, WWI Galilean Sights: An Evolution in Sniping, Preview: MDT XRS Chassis For CZ 457 Rifles, © 2020 National Rifle Association of America. Antique Item #C3247 Snider MK1* Canadian Issue Rifle Price: $1,595.00 CAD; Description: Serial #2690, .577 Snider, 36 1/2 barrel with a very good, bright bore that has some minor freckling along its length. however, every p-1864 snider artillery carbine will be 100% genuine! Manufacturers of the various types included Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield, Birmingham Small Arms Co. and London Small Arms Co., not to mention some foreign companies. Though that arrangement worked well, officials felt a more positive system would be prudent, so a latch was added to the thumb-piece. The rear stud was also made much larger. It was issued to line infantry and has three groove rifling with 1 turn in 72 inches (180 cm). The gun is … Tests proved the superiority of the breech loading mechanism (compared to the muzzle loading method of the Pattern 1853 Enfield and earlier muskets). See Auction Information for full details." Single Shot .577 Rifles. SNIDER-ENFIELD ARTILLERY CARBINE MK III. in the 1870's. Steel saddle ring and barrel band and complete with original sight cover. Too, Canadian Cadet carbines, made from cut-down rifles and resembling the Mark III turn up from time-to-time. The firearm action was invented by the American Jacob Snider, and the Snider-Enfield was one of the most widely used of the Snider varieties. The rifle has been converted to breech loading using a muzzle loading P1856 short rifle platform. The carbine features a .577 Enfield caliber, 19" round barrel, brass mounts, walnut deluxe stock, and cleaning rods. This mechanism had existed since 1853, and by 1860 Enfield had designed the Snider Enfield. Snider-Enfield Mark III Short Rifle Lockplate Maker/Year BSA Co / 1872 SN 900 2 band, overall length 48.5" Stock roundel Birmingham Butt tang 9 / 171 Left stock marked: DC within diamond Snider-Enfield Mark III* Long Rifle Lockplate Maker/Year Enfield / 1863 SN B.180 3 band, overall length 53.5" Stock roundel Enfield This example is a Mark III with the improved breech lock and steel barrel. A good representative piece for the Snider or British Military Collection. Snider Enfield MK3 Carbine in good working order with nice 5 groove rifling. They are obvious by their rifle rear sights, plugged stocks and bead front sights. A ladder-style rear sight was graduated to 600 yards and had a provision for a leather cover. 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