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Imperial BRITISH Antique Enfield Snider Trapdoor
Guns International #: 100878924 Seller's Inventory #: 10396
Category: Enfield Rifles - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Imperial BRITISH Antique Enfield Snider Trapdoor
Used All Over the British Empire
Here we present an antique Enfield Snider Trapdoor Rifle, made in 1871 in England. American inventor Jacob Snider designed the conversion for rifle-muskets to be turned into breech-loading firearms. Britain had used the Enfield Pattern 1853 rifle-musket for a decade when breech-loaders came on the scene. Many of the major powers at the time faced a similar problem in that their arms suddenly became obsolete, and not wanting to throw over all of their small arms at once, they converted them with this system. Despite being obsolescent in many ways, even at inception, this “trapdoor” style of making single-shot muzzleloaders into single shot breech-loaders lasted for several decades. The British Empire adopted this technology in 1866. Other nations soon followed suit, including the United States of America, which used a very similar method called the Allen Conversion to achieve the same goal. This lasted a surprisingly long time, from 1866 to the 1890s.
The British Enfield Snider fought all over the world, and found its way onto at least 5 out of the 7 continents. This example is that of the Mark III, a purpose-built breech-loading rifle, unlike the converted P53 version. This rifle is marked with Queen Victoria’s cipher on the lock. The lock is dated “1871”. The breech of the barrel is marked “III”, denoting its Mark III configuration. There are many other markings on this rifle, including a circular stamp on the butt stock that appears to read “Port ___ Arsenal”.
Overall condition is near fine. The barrel has about 95% blue. The markings are for the most part clear and legible. The stock is smooth and solid. The bore is well-rifled and shiny. The action is strong.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 36-5/8 inches in length.
Caliber: .577 Snider
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1200
#10396
SOLD
Antique: Yes