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Exceptional Snider Mk. III Two-Band Volunteer Rifle with Original Tower Lock
Guns International #: 102600973 Seller's Inventory #: 25773
Category: Military Rifles - British - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1214
Total Number of Listings: 20290
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
NSN, .577 Snider, 29" barrel with a fine, bright bore that has tiny traces of freckling within the grooves. This is a very handsome rifle has some rather interesting features: an 1858 dated, "VR" cyphered, 1858-dated, "TOWER" military lock mated to a Mk. III, "S/(arrow)" commercial receiver and breechblock, and a slightly shorter than regulation barrel. The barrel retains 97% plus of the original blue that has faded slightly at the muzzle, and begun to acquire a subtle plum-brown tint over time. The breechblock retains a commensurate amount of original color case-hardening that fades to darkly mottled gray for a portion on the lockplate and hammer. The brass trigger guard and nosecap have a bright yellow patina which repeats on the lock screw bolsters and buttplate. The walnut stock is in excellent original condition and has only a few very minor handling marks scattered about and a crisp 1886-dated, "TOWER LONDON / WO" cartouche on the right side of the butt. An iron ramrod is included as is an original chain-mounted firing pin protector. The mechanism is tight and functions flawlessly. This is an extremely interesting, military marked Volunteer Pattern Snider "Serjeant’s Rifle" in absolutely excellent condition and would make a fantastic addition to any collection. Antique
Price: $2,895.00