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“1868” JAPANESE Antique SNIDER-ENFIELD Rifle
Guns International #: 101097313 Seller's Inventory #: 6047
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.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
“1868” JAPANESE Antique SNIDER-ENFIELD Rifle
Lock Dated w Japanese Markings on Stock & Barrel
Here we present an antique Enfield Snider Trapdoor Rifle, made in 1868 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 rifle was sold on the commercial market and is marked with a British crown on the lock. The lock is dated “1868”. There are larger, more distinct Japanese characters under the stock, just forward of the trigger guard. Smaller, somewhat faint characters are present on the left side of the barrel. Firearms (matchlock, smooth bore) were first introduced to Japan by the Portuguese in the 16th Century, when Japan was still very isolated. More modern firearms were imported after Japan was opened by American Commodore Perry in 1854. Soon after, Japan had a civil war called the Boshin War (1868-1869). Again, many arms were imported from many other nations—some more modern than others—and they all mingled with the old smoothbore matchlocks, called Tanegashimas. British Sniders were amongst the most advanced weaponry brought to bear during the war against the Shogunate. In the end, the Shogunate was defeated and Imperial rule was reinstated.
The overall condition is good. The metal surfaces have a smooth, dark patina. The markings are legible. The stock shows appropriate wear. The bore is dark with visible rifling. The action on this rifle is strong. Here is a fascinating piece of Japanese history!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 30-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .577 Snider
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1650
#6047
SOLD
Antique: Yes