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Imperial BRITISH Antique Enfield Snider Trapdoor
Guns International #: 100913040 Seller's Inventory #: 10514
Category: Enfield Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion
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
Interestingly Converted from Cartridge to Percussion
Here we present an antique Enfield Snider Trapdoor, made circa 1870 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 likely one of those that went abroad. It is interesting to note that this military rifle was made to shoot metallic cartridges, but has been converted backwards to percussion with a smooth bore, probably to be shot like a shotgun. There are markings and British proofs on the left side of the barrel. Appears to be marked “FOR BALI”.
Overall condition is good. The stock is solid, with normal military wear and a small repair above the lock. The bore is smooth and clean. The action is strong.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 25-5/8 inches in length.
Caliber: .58
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$850
#10514
SOLD
Antique: Yes