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British Enfield-Snider Cavalry Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD
British Enfield-Snider Cavalry Carbine
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Antique British Enfield-Snider Cavalry Carbine, altered from a P-1853 Percussion Arm to Cartridge Breechloader utilizing Snider's Patent, #645, .577 Boxer CF cal., 19.25'' round barrel, block-blade front and adjustable sliding-leaf rear sights, marked with numerous proof marks including ''(broad arrow)/WD'' and ''Steel'' at left breech, and ''645'' at right; the hinged steel breechblock is marked outside ''(broad arrow)/WD'' over ''(crown)/E/83,'' and ''5261'' inside; the flat lockplate has a ''(large crown)/V.R'' behind the hammer and ''(crown)/ V'' over ''1871/Enfield'' ahead; brass trigger guard, buttplate with hinged door opening to trap for segmented cleaning rod (not present) and nosecap; single iron barrel band; two sideplate screws with brass escutcheons; oil-stained one-piece walnut stock. Condition is very good. Iron surfaces show an overall gunmetal gray, brass with light toning. Stock is solid and smooth with a faint right-side Enfield cartouche, minor handling marks and an added coat of varnish. Rear sight has a leather protector held by two screws to prevent catching on a scabbard. Action is smooth; bore is bright with very light overall etching and deep rifling. Est.: $500-$750. (Antique)