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CANADIAN Snider-Enfield MKII* .577 Infantry Rifle TRAPDOOR 1862 Dated Conversion Rifle For the Dominion of Canada
Guns International #: 101494590 Seller's Inventory #: 190338
Category: Civil War Rifles - Enfield Rifles
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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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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
CANADIAN Snider-Enfield MKII* .577 Infantry Rifle TRAPDOOR
1862 Dated Conversion Rifle For the Dominion of Canada
Here we present an antique Snider-Enfield MKII* Breech Loading .577 Rifle, made in 1862. The British military, like many militaries of the day, was in the process of updating its arsenal from single shot percussion muskets to breech-loading cartridge rifles. Rather than retire all their existing muskets at once and choosing a completely new platform the government opted to adopt and install a breech-loading conversion. The result was still a large bore, single shot rifle, but it could be loaded much more quickly and efficiently than ramming a ball down from the front. They went on to see use throughout the world in colonies and commonwealth.
This is an example of a MKII*. The barrel and breech are littered with proof marks. All the markings are clear and easy to read. The left side of the stock is marked “DC” within a diamond for “Dominion of Canada”.
The overall condition is near fine. The bore is in very nice shape with good rifling. The action is strong and tight. However, the firing pin assembly has been removed. The aperture remains threaded and the assembly could be replaced. A solid example of a Canadian MKII* Infantry Rifle from the 1860s!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 36-5/8 inches.
Caliber: .577 Snider
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1600
#190338
SOLD
Antique: Yes