Guns International #: 102584940
Seller's Inventory #: 228274

Category - Enfield Rifles - Military Rifles - British

Category
Enfield Rifles
Military Rifles - British

BRITISH Antique SNIDER-ENFIELD Mk II** .577mm Caliber Breech Loading Rifle CONVERSION of a P 1853 Enfield w/BAYONET & SLING

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BRITISH Antique SNIDER-ENFIELD Mk II** .577mm Caliber Breech Loading Rifle

CONVERSION of a P 1853 Enfield w/BAYONET & SLING

Here we present an antique British MKII** Snider Enfield Rifle, originally made in 1861 before being updated via the Snider system circa 1870. 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 their small arms at once, they converted them with this system. Despite being obsolescent in many ways, even at inception, this 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, although when the Martini-Henry rifle came along in 1874, it began to supersede its predecessor.

The Snider went through three “Marks” and sub-variations. The Mark I and Mark II were conversions from existing rifle-muskets, while the Mark IIIs, which were made in far larger numbers, came about when existing stores of suitable 1853s and 1861s ran out.

The overall condition is good. Strong action. The bore is bright, although towards the muzzle a frosted appearance is noted. Loose front barrel band. This example sports a solid stock with average wear, dings and dents. Sharp markings. “1861” dated lock. Both the “JC” marked bayonet, and sling are in good shape. Here is a very neat rifle that would have been the British counterpart to the U.S. trapdoor rifle!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 36-3/4 inches.

Caliber: .577 Snider

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1800

#228274
 

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Antique: Yes