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British GURKHA Rifles Enfield Snider Trapdoor
Guns International #: 100880009 Seller's Inventory #: 10406
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:
British GURKHA Rifles Enfield Snider Trapdoor
Nepalese Rifle w Kukri Knife Set
Here we present an antique Nepalese Enfield Snider Trapdoor Rifle, made circa the 1870s. 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 and it stayed in service with their colonial army through the first decade of the 20th century. 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.
Overall the condition is very good. The markings on both the rear sight graduations and the unit marking on the butt plate are in Nepalese. This rifle comes with a kukri knife, used by the Nepalese warriors, known as Gurkhas.
The overall condition is near fine. The iron parts are lightly patinated. The markings are clear. The stock shows use, but is in very nice shape. The bore is rifled and shiny. The action is strong. The knife is in very good condition. The scabbard is leather covered wood, and the handles of the large blade and two smaller blades appear to be horn.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Here is a very neat set of Nepalese weapons!
Barrel is 36-5/8 inches in length.
Caliber: .577 Snider
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1150
#10406
SOLD
Antique: Yes