Fore-end encircled by two barrel retaining bands (iron). Take a closer look with the unique Van de Velde drawings collection, What's out there in space lurking close to the Earth and is it going to hit us? Effectively the standard Snider-Enfield. McLachlan, Sean (20 September 2011). The block on the first two had no latch, merely a thumb-piece. That shows it was Canadian issue. This rifle is the MkII** conversion and comes with a triangular socket bayonet. If you have requested a shipping quote, we will send this to you via email within 5 business days of the auction ending. Want to search our collection? Numerous military markings. Mon-Fri: 10:00am 4:00pmSaturday & Sunday: Closed. 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. .577 Snider 20 Jun 2006, 10:00 PDT . The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) announces the election results from its Board of Directors Meeting held in Indianapolis, IN. Thank you very much Michael. Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives. Snider-Enfield One more little question concerning our carbine: as I said before it has the double broad arrow marks above the Enfield cartouche on the stock indicating it was sold out of service. Unit number and rack number, normally on the butt plate here, but can also be on the stocks side from time-to-time. Here are just a few of the stand-outs. Parts, Repair, Reloading & Shooting Supplies & INFO, (A Research, Photo-Identification and Information Website since 1997), Subj: Blackpowder Military Rifles (UK) The metalwork has worn down to its bare metal and retains zero percent of its finish but is in otherwise good shape for its age. The calibre is 0.577in. Add To Cart. MkI - for original Pottet case - breech has rounded rebate for case rim. The Artillery Carbine has a 21+14-inch (54cm) barrel with a full stock and two barrel bands, and the same rifling as the Short Rifle and Cavalry Carbine. The cartouche has broad arrow and WD in the centre, R Crown M at the top, and Enfield at the bottom. Barrel length virtually all examples encountered will have been unit marked on their butt plate tangs. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. This was remedied with a separate shoe, which could be screwed onto the rear of the barrel. Butt marked with the Enfield Armoury roundel and on the left side DC within a diamond. The rifles are British pattern as are the carbines. Moderators:The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998. The brass trigger guard is in rough shape and has been reworked to fit nicely (its missing its rear screw hole and theres a patch job where it was). The three pictures are: 1. 19, 22 (2016), Esposito, Gabriele, Armies of the War of the Pacific 1879-83: Osprey Publishing (2016). Most British Sniders will have a date here on the lock plate. Additionally, the carbines will have a butt plate door and recess for storage of it's FA-marked, two-piece cleaning rod. If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest customer services team. 11 x 8 in., 162 pp, 120+ illust., 2020. No.1' & '10/5/66' (OSC=Ordnance Select Committee). To: kdcolospgs@aol.com. It was issued to line infantry and has three-groove rifling with one turn in 78 inches (200cm). Underneath are the letters 'O.S.C. Few rifles have influenced firearm design and military history as much as the Mauser 98. In addition, the Fort Henry Guard at Fort Henry, Kingston also uses the various variants of this weapon for their re-enactments. This original setup was a bit fragile as it involved heating up the rear of the barrel red hot, taking out the temper. The Martini-Henry replaced the Snider Enfield from 1874, however the Snider-Enfield would remain the standard firearm in India (as a result of the India Mutiny) as India remained one step behind the British Empire in terms of firearm evolution. When the law goes into effect, the state will be the 26th that recognizes the right. Gun: Snider-Enfield Mark III Cavalry CarbineCaliber: .577 SniderSerial Number: 1151Condition: NRA Excellent (Antique Gun Condition Standards)Value: $1,150 to $1,300. The barrel is circular external section, rifled with five grooves. Sign-up for the Old Arms of Idaho newsletter special offers, and insights into firearms from the very old to the very modern. Pattern 1853 Enfield, with a 1863 lock plate, re-barreled with a Oct 1866 barrel for conversion to the Snider loading system. I just looked thru my 3 Skennerton books, the "Broad Arrow" book, the "Small Arms Identification Series" book on the .577 Pattern 1853 Rifle Musket & Snider-Enfield, and the ".577 Snider-Enfield Rifles and Carbines" and did not see that marking listed anywhere. The Shorter cousin of the Snider Long Rifle gets its turn in the sun. The breech block contained a diagonally sloped firing pin, which was struck by the hammer. Price$60.00 Notify when back in stock Part Number: W16231 SNYDER ENFIELD BREECHBLOCK PIVOT SHAFT, COLLAR AND RETAINING SCREW The carbines did not mount sling swivels but rather lanyard loops, which are fastened directly to the buttstock at the tail of the brass trigger guard. The Snider-Enfield was originally based on the Pattern 1853 Enfield, these versions known as the Mark I. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Original Rare British Made Snider Trials Era T.J. 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No.1' & '10/5/66' (OSC=Ordnance Select Committee). Shooting tests proved the Snider Rifle system to be the fastest and most reliable. The Short Rifle has a 30.5-inch (77cm) barrel and two barrel bands with iron furniture. They are obvious by their rifle rear sights, plugged stocks and bead front sights. Add To Cart. However the other parts of the Pattern 1853 Enfield, such as the stock, barrel, hammer mechanism and lock mechanism (percussion lock). It also has the typical Crown over VR for "Victoria Regina" which is Latin for "Queen Victoria", marking this rifle as property of the crown. The Mark I of the Snider Enfield was, in essence, a conversion of the Pattern 1853 Enfield. Bamboo633 60 40 Corporal Nov 30, 2020 #4 Middlesex County. When the need arose for additional arms, Sniders were scratch built. Brass butt plate and brass fore-end. Most of these arms will be found with unit markings on the brass butt plate tang. Payment for purchases may be made in or by (a) cash, (b) cashier's check or money order, (c) personal check with approved credit drawn on a U.S. bank, (d) wire transfer or other immediate bank transfer, or (e) Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit, charge or debit card for returning clients only. Too, Canadian Cadet carbines, made from cut-down rifles and resembling the Mark III turn up from time-to-time. And the back blown out of his head. Enfield 1866 Pattern , 3 band, MK II. Lock marked, I have read, understood and agree to Bonhams. Volunteer and militia forces continued to use it until the late 1880s. Search here. One of my sniders came from my grandfather as well. It has a 19+12-inch (50cm) barrel, with the same rifling as the Short Rifle. Gun: Snider-Enfield Mark III Cavalry Carbine Caliber:.577 Snider Serial Number: 1151 Condition: NRA Excellent (Antique Gun Condition Standards) Value: $1,150 to $1,300. There were many new guns and lots of new gear to see at the 2023 NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits. Once opened the block displays another Enfield . It also has a pivoting ring for a cavalry carbine snap hook situated at the end of the trigger guard tang. GENERALLY:These rifle and carbines are of conventional British Snider design and adoption. Breechloading Rifle Guns Listing ID: 805388Manufacturer: Enfield Importer: Enfield Model: MK1 Type: Rifle Action Type: Bolt Action Caliber / Gauge: .303 British Finish: Titanium Barrel Type: Single Grip Type: Wood Barrel .Click for more info Seller: Guns Dot Com Area Code: 866 $699.99 NEW THIS WEEK! Weight There was no ejector, so the firer turned the rifle to the right and upside-down to allow the case to drop out. This is an excellent example of a DC marked Mark III Snider. Join thousands of satisfied visitors who discovered Skip Hire Enfield, 5 Star and Sharps Rifle. Great Britain Brass trigger guard fitted with lower sling loop, the upper loop being secured to the upper barrel retaining band. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. Shipping will be booked after payment is received. It was later adopted by British Army. Weapon type A plunger (firing-pin) was secured through the length of the breechblock at an angle where it could be struck by a modified Enfield hammer. British & Empire Factory Production, Proof, Inspection, Armourers, Unit & Issue Markings. Year(s) designed The percussion lock was replaced with a hinged block containing a spring loaded firing pin which opens to allow a cartridge to be loaded into it. The increased manuverability allowed them to be used as sidearms as these units were not likely to use them in their normal combat roles. A hinged block containing a spring loaded firing pin opens to the right by means of a knurled thumb piece on the left side. The 30.5" steel barrel has a fair bore. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. The Long Rifle has a .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}36+12-inch (93cm) barrel and three barrel bands. (To identify a Non-US issued / Black Powder Metallic Cartridge / Military / Rifle). Snider Enfield Rifle. Black powder or modern black-powder substitutes are used. If you are interested in consigning in future sales, please contact the specialist department. SNYDER ENFIELD BREECHPLUG, Original. It also has the typical Crown over VR for Victoria Regina which is Latin for Queen Victoria, marking this rifle as property of the crown. 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. The SniderEnfield used a new type of metal-cased cartridge called a Boxer cartridge after its designer. Mark IIIs, which were made in far larger numbers, came about when existing stores of suitable 1861s ran out. Note the distinctive markings and the Serial number on the right side of the barrel at the receiver. The Snider-Enfield would be developed into the Mark III with a steel barrel and a redesigned breech lock mechanism. Carbine serial numbers have a "C" prefix. $18.95. Metal parts have been cleaned and are excellent, Stock refinished, probably at time of issue. This made the replacement/conversion easier and cheaper. Any help in this identification issue will be appreciated. The following year, Portugal placed an order with Birmingham Small Arms & Metal Company Ltd., for an additional 10,000 infantry rifles and 1200 cavalry carbines, which were delivered in 1875. Egyptian military issue with "FARSI" markings. Manufacturer(s) Description: A BSA marked Short rifle dated 1872 with BSA Mark III marked breech. Lock fitted with correct cupped face hammer is engraved with Crowned VR to the tail with 1859 ENFIELD . | NRA Family, I Found This Old Gun. In trials, the Snider Pattern 1853 conversions proved both more accurate than the original Pattern 1853s and much faster firing; a trained soldier could fire ten aimed rounds per minute with the breech-loader, compared with only three rounds per minute with the muzzle-loading weapon. Some 20 rounds could be fired in just two minutes, 35 seconds, with its closest rival, the Greene, coming in at three minutes, 18 seconds. Antique Mk III Snider Enfield Cavalry Carbine - 1870 Enfield. Copyright 1997-2023 Keith Doyon & Josh Underkofler, (Non-U.S.) Black Powder, Metallic Cartidge, Military Rifles. This comes up a lot, so I thought we should sticky post a thread on it for people to find easy and look up those common markings on our Snider rifles. US$ 585 From $39.95. The Pattern 1853 Fourth Model adapted to Snider. The Ijeshas used large numbers of SniderEnfields against Ibadan during the 16-year-long Yoruba Civil War (1877 to 1893). [10] The Indian units received the MartiniHenry when the British adopted the LeeMetford. The buttplate is held in by nails but fits nicely to the stock. The first use of the Snider-Enfield would be the battle of Aroghee (Ethiopia) witht the Snider-Enfield being exported to the rest of the British Empire around that time. For more information about using images from our Collection, please contact RMG Images. 1,100 A 577" Ordnance issue Enfield Snider MkII** three band service rifle dated 1859. The breech was then expanded to accommodate a cartridge, and a breechblock hinged to the right side of the opening. It was common practice for Cavalry and Artillery units to be given Carbines or Musketoons which were shorter than the firearms issued to other troops. The bore is bright and shiny with okay-rifling and some fouling and pitting it would shoot straight it is chambered for the 577-Snider cartridge. The left side of the barrel is profusely proof marked while the right side is serial-numbered. Infantry rifle. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. Enthusiasts still use these rifles today, with the number in circulation boosted by the acquisition by Atlanta Cutlery and International Military Antiques of a vast quantity of antique weapons held in the Royal Nepalese Armory in the Lagan Silekhana Palace for over a century. My Collecting "philosophy" and the "universe" of what I focus on. 19 1/4 inch barrel. Revised October 5, 1999, Copyright 1997-2023 Keith Doyon & Josh Underkofler. The action opens and locks uptight, the firing pin functions as it should. This is an excellent example of a DC marked Mark III Snider. The left side of the barrel is profusely proof marked while the right side is serial-numbered. Although the long and short Enfield rifle-muskets had barrel lengths of 39 and 33 inches, respectively, this was . From $34.95. (photos courtesy Jean Plamondon,Military Guns Photo Gallery), Mk II**, the last of the conversion rifles. The breech block housed a diagonally downward sloping firing pin struck with a front-action lock mounted hammer. Does there happen to be a diamond shape mark on the stock with a D in the center? Portugal's "Monkey Tails" had become technologically obsolete. John, Mk I* sight and action closed. These two nations have remained allies through the War of Spanish Succession, the Seven Years War (Spain invaded Portugal but Britain intervened as Portugal's ally), the Napoleonic Wars, and even through the Portuguese Civil War in the early 1800s. Sold for US$ 585 inc. premium Antique Arms and Armour and Modern Sporting Guns. This was marginally smaller than the former .58in (14.7mm) Minie Ball of the Pattern 1853, meaning that the Pattern 1853 did not need to have a barrel change to be converted. 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. They featured steel barrels which were so marked, flat nosed hammers, and a latch-locking breech block instead of the simple integral block lifting tang. The above picture is not from my own Cavalry Carbine but one like it. Osprey Publishing.p 37. Snider-Enfield Rifle Mk I . Snider-Enfield Commercial Model Receiver. A recently acquired Snider Carbine appears to have served in two areas of the British Empire. Adoption of the Snider by Portugal: .577 Pattern 1853 Enfield & Snider [SAIS #20] British Empire Sniper Rifles [SAIS #22] Lee-Enfield Parts Catalogue [SAIS #23] NEW SMALL ARMS SERIES LIVE Skennerton The Boxer-cartridge was also used for the first time in a service rifle, designed with a metal case. You are considering a vintage 1871 BSAC British Mark III Snider-Enfield Carbine. The Long Rifle was among the longest early rifles, with a 36in (0.91m) barrel. In this article These came from British stores and should carry full British markings, although they may also have Portuguese inspection stamps. British Snider Enfield Unit Markings Moderators: The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998 8 posts QCI Snider 33 21 Lance Corporal 8:44 PM - Mar 15 #1 Anyone out there recognize these unit markings? For further information, please contact Archive staff: Email: library@rmg.co.uk Iron ramrod with knurled and pierced end and hollowed tip. Original British P-1853 Enfield type Rifle Cleaning Rod. By the late 1860s it was already becoming obvious that metallic cartridge breach loaders would enter service as the front-line arms of the armies of Europe, including Spain which had just adopted the Remington Rolling Block. Please note that the amount of cash notes and cash equivalents that can be accepted from a given purchaser may be limited. Otherwise, they are as the corresponding British rifles and carbines. Should I Sell It? From: johnbaines@postmaster.co.uk (John Baines) But like the M1911A1, the Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless was drafted from peacetime to wartime service. The barrel was fitted with two barrel bands. We use cookies to ensure you have the best browsing experience and to help us improve our website. In the early 1870s the British sold the Portuguese 10,000 British government Snider infantry rifles and bayonets, along with 3000 carbines, which were delivered in 1873 and began to replace Portugal's older arms. 2,000 (1,800m) From 1866 onwards, the Enfield rifles were converted in large numbers at the Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF) Enfield beginning with the initial pattern, the Mark I. Description. Think of a semi-automatic pistol issued to U.S. military personnel during World War II, and the Model 1911A1 immediately comes to mind. In Stock. ISBN 9781849084574. To operate the weapon, the rifleman cocked the hammer, flipped the block out of the receiver to the right by grasping the left mounted breech block lever, and then pulled the block back to extract the spent case. Other versions were built to make the Snider-Enfield more usable. An excellent example of a Snider as issued to a New Brunswick unit. Note: Unlike British service long arms, the Portuguese contract rifles and carbines are serialized. This rifle barrel has been shortened at the breech and fitted with a smaller chamber. The India Smoothbore Pattern 1859 dated 1864. Snider Enfield MK III Short Rifle By BSA. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our. British Enfield Pattern 1853 Rifle Musket Replacement Hardwood Wood Stock. On July 1, residents with a clean criminal history of legal age in Florida will be able to carry concealed without a permit. Side-hinged Breechlock 26th Battalion HQ London Ont. Please see our. Research has produced information that the 11th Bengal Lancers Cavalry Regiment used uniform chain shoulder pieces which were marked"XI BL". The carbine is a nice little shooter, although recoil is a little unpleasant for me. The rear stud was also made much larger. Fore-end encircled by two barrel retaining bands (iron). 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