Breech block and tang bear 'WD' and other marks. Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives. McLachlan, Sean (20 September 2011). The above picture is not from my own Cavalry Carbine but one like it. The Snider was a type of breech loading rifle. The P-53 Enfield muzzleloader's time was a dismal seven minutes, 20 seconds. Out of Stock. Our Friends at Classic Firearm Parts may have it in stock. After extensive testing, the Mark I Snider-Enfield rifle was officially approved on 18 September 1866. A ladder-style rear sight was graduated to 600 yards and had a provision for a leather cover. The increased manuverability allowed them to be used as sidearms as these units were not likely to use them in their normal combat roles. This is Not a Snider Enfield Cadet Carbine.577 Caliber. There is also a large 1 below the cartouche. M1853/66 Snider-Enfield Mark I & Mark II (Converted) and M1866 Snider-Enfield Mark III (Newly built Patterns) GENERALLY: The British .577 Snider was the most widely used of the Snider varieties , (the action invented by the American Jacob Snider) being adopted by Britain as an alteration/conversion system for its ubiquitous P/53 rifle-musket . The main rivals to the Snider-Enfield at the time was the Tabatiere Rifle (and it's successor the Chassepot rifle) of France and the Springfield Trapdoor Rifles . We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. John, Mk I* sight and action closed. [Source] [Talk]. The left side of the barrel is profusely proof marked while the right side is serial-numbered. The cartouche has broad arrow and WD in the centre, R Crown M at the top, and Enfield at the bottom. The lock is a Snider conversion to convert an Enfield muzzle loader into a breech loader. Numerous military markings. Barrel length Copyright 1997-2023 Keith Doyon & Josh Underkofler, (Non-U.S.) Black Powder, Metallic Cartidge, Military Rifles. 54.3in (1.38m)-Long Rifle, 48.3in (1.24m)-Short Rifle, 39.6in (1.00m)-Artillery Carbine, 28.6in (0.73m)-Cavalry Carbine 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. enfield-snider.com has been informing visitors about topics such as Enfield, Snider and Enfield Musket. This is an excellent example of a DC marked Mark III Snider. The breech loader part though has a BSA stamp, meaning this was a BSA rifle and not an Enfield orignally, easy fix for me though. The Snider-Enfield entered service in 1866, replacing the Pattern 1853 Enfield (which would be converted to a breech-loading rifle), and remaining in service until 1901. Enfield Rear Barrel Band (Baddley Type) $30.00. Regards The British .577 SniderEnfield was a breech-loading rifle. Somebody laughed and fled, Additionally, the carbines will have a butt plate door and recess for storage of it's FA-marked, two-piece cleaning rod. Such examples include the Charleville Musket and Brown Bess which had their own devoted Musketoon versions. Overall length: 37.5" Barrel length: 19.25" Normal dings to stock. Research has produced information that the 11th Bengal Lancers Cavalry Regiment used uniform chain shoulder pieces which were marked"XI BL". This mechanism had existed since 1853, and by 1860 Enfield had designed the Snider Enfield. 3. Underneath are the letters 'O.S.C. The Snider-Enfield was a British breech-loading rifle, designed by Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield in 1860. There were many new guns and lots of new gear to see at the 2023 NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits. If you have any questions, please contact our Client Services team. The caliber is .577 Snider. 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? The three pictures are: 1. 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 MartiniHenry rifle began to supersede it. Snider-Enfield .577 Snider caliber rifle. Metal parts have been cleaned and are excellent, Stock refinished, probably at time of issue. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Men-at-Arms 471. The Snider-Enfield lacked an ejector rod, meaning that the cartridge had to be removed by hand or, more likely, the rifle was shaken harshly to allow the cartridge to fall out. Learn more about near-Earth objects and what the impact they could have, Search our online database and exploreour objects, paintings, archives and library collectionsfrom home, Come behind the scenes at our state-of-the-art conservation studio, Visit the world's largest maritime library and archive collection at the National Maritime Museum, The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea, Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition, A Sea of Drawings: the art of the Van de Veldes, The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre. From $39.95. The Mark II** was fabricated from the existing Model 1861 muzzleloader, and is easily recognized by its early style breechblock and sling bar. This sale is now finished. The barrel is circular external section, rifled with five grooves. Picked up their Subaltern dead, Should I Sell It? [10] The Indian units received the MartiniHenry when the British adopted the LeeMetford. In addition, the Fort Henry Guard at Fort Henry, Kingston also uses the various variants of this weapon for their re-enactments. Jacob . 1,100 A 577" Ordnance issue Enfield Snider MkII** three band service rifle dated 1859. Like I stated earlier, lockplate was cleaned form the seller, but is orignal, all parts inside the lockplate are designated the same examiner's stamp number as the lockplate. Volunteer and militia forces continued to use it until the late 1880s. Sold for US$ 585 inc. premium Antique Arms and Armour and Modern Sporting Guns. Note: Unlike British service long arms, the Portuguese contract rifles and carbines are serialized. Portugal's "Monkey Tails" had become technologically obsolete. They can be readily identified by a sling ring set beneath the stock at the rear of the trigger guard. Tel: +44 (0)20 8312 6516 (during Library opening hours). On the butt is a circular Enfield mark and Museum of Artillery No.1481. Price$35.00 Notify when back in stock Part Number: W16230 SNYDER ENFIELD EXTRACTOR & RETAINER SNYDER ENFIELD EXTRACTOR & RETAINER, Original. This lot has been removed from the website, please contact customer services for more information. 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! Good view of the action area from the top. $295.00. The Snider-Enfield used the new Snider action, designed by Jacob Snider, which used a side-hinged breechblock action (the breech (the part of the firearm where the cartridge is loaded) is a seperate chamber mounted on a single side hinge). For further information, please contact Archive staff: Email: library@rmg.co.uk Original P-1864 Snider Rifle Upper Barrel Band with Sling Swivel. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. The barrel has a lined-out marking,"N S CAS", & another marking,"N S PAN".Could these marks refer to the Cayman Islands & to Pakistan? A few notes on the Snider which may help: Add To Cart. It was later adopted by British Army. All of these latter arms were the MK III latching breech block design and are specially marked on the tail of the lock with the Portuguese Heraldic Royal Crown above initials G.P. US$ 585 Shipping will be booked after payment is received. Too, Canadian Cadet carbines, made from cut-down rifles and resembling the Mark III turn up from time-to-time. Description: A BSA marked Short rifle dated 1872 with BSA Mark III marked breech. Gun Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. virtually all examples encountered will have been unit marked on their butt plate tangs. 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. It was the first breech-loading rifle to be introduced for general issue and took a metallic centre cartridge adapted by Colonel Boxer of the Royal Laboratory at Woolwich. ISBN 0 949749 43 5. . In Stock. Caliber Weight It was made in Enfield in 1870 and has the usual British proofs as well as the opposing broad arrow for being sold out of service. The rifle also has the standard on the left side. Sign-up for the Old Arms of Idaho newsletter special offers, and insights into firearms from the very old to the very modern. Not the rifles, but the carbines were fitted with doors in their brass butts to accept dedicated two-piece cleaning rods of a 1860 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. Steel Barrel. Please note our shipping quotes are bespoke and require special care and handling from our team and shippers. 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. Note the distinctive markings and the Serial number on the right side of the barrel at the receiver. The Artillery Carbine had a shorter 21.3in (0.54m) barrel with the same rifling pattern as the Short Rifle. Egyptian military issue with "FARSI" markings. One of my sniders came from my grandfather as well. The Cavalry Carbine was also half-stocked. The rifles are British pattern as are the carbines. OTHER VARIANTS: I have been advised on good authority (but have not yet been able to confirm) that, in addition to the 24,200 Sniders bought from Britain, the Portuguese also indigenously converted significant numbers of previously acquired P53 Enfields to the Snider pattern infantry rifles as well as a shortened version akin to the British "Sargent's Pattern" as well as the "Artillery" carbine version. It also has the full set of government acceptance stamps and proofs on the left side of the barrel below the rear sight. No.1' & '10/5/66' (OSC=Ordnance Select Committee). Ammunition is reloaded into either modern production .577 Snider cases, or re-formed 24-gauge brass shotgun shells. It has five-groove rifling with one turn in 48 inches (120cm). Mon-Fri: 10:00am 4:00pmSaturday & Sunday: Closed. Production information .577 Snider Enfield Mark III Shooting Range Report - YouTube 0:00 / 8:43 .577 Snider Enfield Mark III Shooting Range Report Murphy's Muskets 20.7K subscribers 81K views 11 years ago. On the lockplate is a crown over 'VR' & 'Enfield' under '1865'. The Mark I of the Snider Enfield was, in essence, a conversion of the Pattern 1853 Enfield. MkIII - Purpose built, (not converted) with steel barrel and locking lug mechanism for securing breech, replacing the latching pin of earlier models. Add To Cart. 19 1/4 inch barrel. 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. The breech was then expanded to accommodate a cartridge, and a breechblock hinged to the right side of the opening. Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle-Musket. For all Sales categories excluding Arms & Armour, Coins and Medals, Motor Cars, Motorcycles, Wine & Whisky. As such it would be valued in the $1,150 to $1,300 range. The Snider-Enfield served throughout the British Empire, including Cape Colony, India, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, until its gradual phaseout by the Martini-Henry, beginning in 1874. Antique- no transfer required. Brass butt plate and brass fore-end. 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. Stock bearing Enfield stamp above a 1 and with double broad arrow condemned/sale mark above. length commensurate with the short barrels of the carbines. austin, I have been unable to locate a copy of Skennerton's THE BROAD ARROW book, which might identify the Snider buttplate marking. Antique British .577 Snider-Enfield rifles and accessories for Sale. Mark IIIs, which were made in far larger numbers, came about when existing stores of suitable 1861s ran out. Please note that the amount of cash notes and cash equivalents that can be accepted from a given purchaser may be limited. The breech has small opposing arrow, surplus sale markings. Are you planning to shoot it? Does there happen to be a diamond shape mark on the stock with a D in the center? "broad arrow / WD / crown / E / 10 These are War Department ownership marks and chief inspectors at Enfield marks. There were five marks: The following were standard 3-band Enfields converted: MkI - for original Pottet case - breech has rounded rebate for case rim. The Ijeshas used large numbers of SniderEnfields against Ibadan during the 16-year-long Yoruba Civil War (1877 to 1893). Its total length (without bayonet) is 54+14 inches (138cm) in length. Tough to say for sure, but sounds like a good possiblity. The Mark III rifles were newly made. There were basically two versions of the British-issue Cavalry carbine, the Mark II** and the Mark III. Revised September 1, 1999 The stock, possibly made of walnut is stepped at the upper barrel band and again at lower band. The Snider-Enfield was a British breech-loading rifle, designed by Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield in 1860. IMA considers all antique guns offered on our website as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. The breech block housed a diagonally downward sloping firing pin struck with a front-action lock mounted hammer. When the law goes into effect, the state will be the 26th that recognizes the right. Osprey Publishing.p 37. Please see our. British Enfield Rear Sight. It involved cutting 2 1/2 inches off the breech of a standard-issue .577-cal. Should tribesmen try to get into the camp to steal rifles, the buckshot would give the sentries a better chance of hitting the thief, and unlike a .303 round, would be less likely to wound or kill a comrade should the sentry miss. 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. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snider-Enfield, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. unfortunately, the details are worn away. As a Mark III, this rifle was newly made at the time and features a BSAC over 1871 acceptance mark. Breechloading Rifle Appearing on the shoe (breech block) of these Sniders. The wood remains in vert good to excellent condition with clear markings and a small GD former owners initial a head of the triggerguard. We use cookies to ensure you have the best browsing experience and to help us improve our website. Canadian issue antique MKIII Snider as marked and issued to the Carleton Regiment from Woodstock, NB. It is complete with firing pin protector, sling swivels and cleaning rod. An excellent example of a Snider as issued to a New Brunswick unit. To: kdcolospgs@aol.com. British Enfield Pattern 1853 Rifle Musket Replacement Hardwood Wood Stock. 27.5% on the first $25,000 of the hammer price; 26% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of $25,000 up to and including $1,000,000; 20% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of $1,000,000 up to and including $6,000,000; and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of $6,000,000. Armies of the Adowa Campaign 1896: The Italian Disaster in Ethiopia. Original British P-1853 Enfield type Rifle Cleaning Rod. It stayed in service with the Indian Army until the mid-1890s, because between the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and 1905 the British kept the Indian Army one weapon generation behind British units. Fore-end encircled by two barrel retaining bands (iron). She has all the appropriate proof marks, and is marked II**. $18.95. 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. This rifle is the MkII** conversion and comes with a triangular socket bayonet. The most commonly encountered variants were the Rifled Musket or Long Rifle, the Short Rifle, and the Cavalry and Artillery Carbines. A few notes on the Snider which may help: MkIII - Purpose built, (not converted) with steel barrel and locking lug mechanism for securing breech, replacing the latching pin of earlier models. If you are interested in consigning in future sales, please contact the specialist department. By the end of the American Civil War it was patently obvious that the self-contained cartridge was the wave of the future. Few rifles have influenced firearm design and military history as much as the Mauser 98. Parts, Repair, Reloading & Shooting Supplies & INFO, (A Research, Photo-Identification and Information Website since 1997), Subj: Blackpowder Military Rifles (UK) Brass trigger guard fitted with lower sling loop, the upper loop being secured to the upper barrel retaining band. 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. Note that the tail of the brass trigger guard is truncated to allow for the iron base of the lanyard ring to be screwed into the stock. 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 rifles are British pattern as are the carbines. 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 Shorter cousin of the Snider Long Rifle gets its turn in the sun. NOT TEST FIRED - Accuracy Questionable due to Bore. And the men of the First Shikaris Contents 1 Design Details 2 Ammunition 3 Variants This was a shorter version (as the name suggests) with a 33in barrel. In this article Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. Adrian 4,855 3,177 Veteran of the Regiment 6:56 AM - Mar 16 #2 Join thousands of satisfied visitors who discovered Skip Hire Enfield, 5 Star and Sharps Rifle. There were also "Trade Pattern" SniderEnfields, being SniderEnfields made for private purchase by various English gun-makers. 2,000 (1,800m) The MKIII is the best choice in Snider weapons due to the steel barrel. enfield jungle carbine 303 british GI#: 102274686 Lock marked, I have read, understood and agree to Bonhams. It was made in Enfield in 1870 and has the usual British proofs as well as the opposing broad arrow for being sold out of service. But like the M1911A1, the Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless was drafted from peacetime to wartime service. A British Snider-Enfield breechloading cavalry carbine, Sold for This rifle barrel has been shortened at the breech and fitted with a smaller chamber. The barrel was fitted with two barrel bands. The Snider Enfield conversion was used by the Navy in the Abyssinian Campaign of 1868 and the Ashanti Campaign of 1874. The wood stock is in great condition but unfortunately has two areas where it was burned and then haphazardly repaired. The British, during their occupation of . Snider-Enfield Breech Plug. Replicas and reproductions are produced, as per demand, by Euroarms and other companies. Maximum effective range All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. austin. Iron ramrod with knurled and pierced end and hollowed tip. MkII* - as per MkI* but built that way not altered from MkI. Effectively the standard Snider-Enfield. The Snider was a type of breech loading rifle. This variant was issued to sergeants of line infantry and rifle units. I welcome correspondence from anyone regarding these. The Snider-Enfield was designed to fire the .577 Snider round. -- The 30.5" steel barrel has a fair bore. .577 Snider Most British Sniders will have a date here on the lock plate. Usage .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 Frank Richards, who served on the Northwest Frontier between 1902 and 1908, records in Old Soldier Sahib that the British army still used Sniders during that period. Year(s) designed Better view of the receiver & breech block. This was remedied with a separate shoe, which could be screwed onto the rear of the barrel. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. Furniture of the Infantry rifles is typical for British Infantry Sniders while carbine furniture is typical for British cavalry carbines including screws on either side of the fore stock to mount the leather rear sight cover, and a single lanyard swivel ring at the tail of the trigger guard. 1864. 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. See:/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Portugal. Technical specifications Butt marked with the Enfield Armoury roundel and on the left side DC within a diamond. The barrel was fixed to the stock using two barrel bands. Shooting tests proved the Snider Rifle system to be the fastest and most reliable. 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. Side-hinged Breechlock Snider Rifle Home / Snider Rifle SORT BY: Relevancy 29 Items SHOP SNIDER RIFLE Snider Rifle Parts Snider Rifles & Bayonets The calibre is 0.577in. Most of these arms will be found with unit markings on the brass butt plate tang. 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. Snider Enfield MK III Short Rifle By BSA. 2. A very good, interesting Snider-Enfield MKII** Three-Band Rifle. Revised October 5, 1999, Copyright 1997-2023 Keith Doyon & Josh Underkofler. P1853 Enfield 3 Band Snider Conversion Cleaning Rod (Reproduction for Original) $52.00. The converted rifles received a new breechblock/receiver assembly, but retained the original iron barrel, furniture, lock, and hammer. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Portuguese markings and the BSA&M Co over 1875 as described above. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. The snider patent came out in 1866 I believe. If your purchase is time sensitive, or you wish to explore other options, please see our list of alternative third party shippers in New York and Los Angeles who may be able to assist you. The Short Rifle has a 30.5-inch (77cm) barrel and two barrel bands with iron furniture. Lock marked Crown VR and 1861 over Enfield with 3 13. I have a Nepal Snider and wonder if there is a source that translates the symbols into English; also what is the time period on these rifles; headed for the range to see how it will group with a heavier charge. Otherwise, they are as the corresponding British rifles and carbines. Old Arms of Idaho strives to keep firearms fixable from the very old to the very new. (To identify a Non-US issued / Black Powder Metallic Cartridge / Military / Rifle). We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. The barrel is stamped with a figure two and marked "No 3 Reduced Chamber", the breech marked "Reduced Chamber". Winchester Model 1876 Carbine. Middlesex County. Antique Mk III Snider Enfield Cavalry Carbine - 1870 Enfield. Feed system The Long Rifle was among the longest early rifles, with a 36in (0.91m) barrel. Sentries on night duty in camps and cantonments would carry a Snider and buckshot cartridges. Pattern 1853 Enfield, with a 1863 lock plate, re-barreled with a Oct 1866 barrel for conversion to the Snider loading system. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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