Guns International #: 101591063
Seller's Inventory #: 201279
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Guns International #: 101591063
Category - Enfield Rifles
- Antique Rifles - Cartridge
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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
Int'l Phone:
314-707-7373
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Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
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1875 Antique BRITISH BSA SNIDER Breech Loading .577 Caliber CALVARY CARBINE
BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS Carbine Dated 1875.
Description: 1875 Antique BRITISH BSA SNIDER Breech Loading .577 Caliber CALVARY CARBINE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS Carbine Dated 1875. Here we present an antique Birmingham Small Arms & Manufacturing Co. Breech Loading Cavalry Carbine in .577 Snider, made circa 1862 and converted circa 1875. 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 overall condition is very good. The action is strong all around. The bore is bright. This example sports a solid stock. There is the Snider patent marking on the trapdoor hinge and "B.S.A. Co." marked on trapdoor. The lock plate is marked with a large crown/G.P." and "B.S.A. & MCo / 1875". “C41” is stamped on the right side of the barrel. Here is a very collectable piece of history. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 19 inches. Caliber: .577 Snider Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1745 #201279 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 101591063
Seller's Inventory #: 201279
Guns International #: 101591063
Seller's Inventory #: 201279