The Cavalry Carbine is half stocked and has only one barrel band. -- For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snider-Enfield, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Snider-Enfield The carbine has a medallion inset into the stock. To operate the weapon, the rifleman cocked the hammer, flipped the block out of the receiver to the right by grasping the left mounted breech block lever, and then pulled the block back to extract the spent case. It also has the full set of government acceptance stamps and proofs on the left side of the barrel below the rear sight. The Long Rifle has a .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}36+12-inch (93cm) barrel and three barrel bands. My question is therefore, would the Portugese have purchased it out of government stocks from the War Department (rather than from a Birmingham contractor) and not put their own coat of arms on it? The Snider-Enfield was designed to fire the .577 Snider round. Gun: Snider-Enfield Mark III Cavalry Carbine Caliber:.577 Snider Serial Number: 1151 Condition: NRA Excellent (Antique Gun Condition Standards) Value: $1,150 to $1,300. Makes it pretty special. Mon-Fri: 10:00am 4:00pmSaturday & Sunday: Closed. The rifles are British pattern as are the carbines. These show the distinctive markings of Portuguese Royal inspection, acceptance and ownership unique to this contract. The Martini-Henry replaced the Snider Enfield from 1874, however the Snider-Enfield would remain the standard firearm in India (as a result of the India Mutiny) as India remained one step behind the British Empire in terms of firearm evolution. The firearm action was invented by the American Jacob Snider, and the Snider-Enfield was one of the most widely used of the Snider varieties. as requested in another thread, I'm adding the markings on my Snider 3 band II* with 1871-dated lock. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Portuguese markings and the BSA&M Co over 1875 as described above. If you have requested a shipping quote, we will send this to you via email within 5 business days of the auction ending. The following year, Portugal placed an order with Birmingham Small Arms & Metal Company Ltd., for an additional 10,000 infantry rifles and 1200 cavalry carbines, which were delivered in 1875. Gun Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Lock marked 1870/Enfield with crown and VR at tail. The British Army adopted it in 1866 as a conversion system for its ubiquitous Pattern 1853 Enfield muzzle-loading rifles, and used it until 1874 when the MartiniHenry rifle began to supersede it. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Snider-Enfield lacked an ejector rod, meaning that the cartridge had to be removed by hand or, more likely, the rifle was shaken harshly to allow the cartridge to fall out. Frank Richards, who served on the Northwest Frontier between 1902 and 1908, records in Old Soldier Sahib that the British army still used Sniders during that period. 1864. Caliber 1860 The Artillery Carbine has a 21+14-inch (54cm) barrel with a full stock and two barrel bands, and the same rifling as the Short Rifle and Cavalry Carbine. The MKIII is the best choice in Snider weapons due to the steel barrel. The SniderEnfield used a new type of metal-cased cartridge called a Boxer cartridge after its designer. Feed system Revised October 5, 1999, Copyright 1997-2023 Keith Doyon & Josh Underkofler. The buttplate is held in by nails but fits nicely to the stock. The Snider-Enfield is referenced by poet Rudyard Kipling in the poem "The Grave of the Hundred Head": Rudyard Kipling, "The Grave of the Hundred Head", 54.3in (1.38m)-Long Rifle, 48.3in (1.24m)-Short Rifle, 39.6in (1.00m)-Artillery Carbine, 28.6in (0.73m)-Cavalry Carbine, 36in (0.91m)-Long Rifle, 33in (0.84m)-Short Rifle, 21.3in (0.54m)-Artillery Carbine, 19.5in (0.49m)-Cavalry Carbine. This example is presumably a prototype of the short naval rifle of 1866. A very good, interesting Snider-Enfield MKII** Three-Band Rifle. Numerous military markings. "broad arrow / WD / crown / E / 10 These are War Department ownership marks and chief inspectors at Enfield marks. austin. Good vies of the left side of the breech block, receiver and profusely marked barrel. Additionally, the carbines will have a butt plate door and recess for storage of it's FA-marked, two-piece cleaning rod. ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. Action Thank you very much Michael. The barrel is stamped with a figure two and marked "No 3 Reduced Chamber", the breech marked "Reduced Chamber". The American Jacob Snider invented this firearm action, and the SniderEnfield was one of the most widely used of the Snider varieties. The action opens and locks uptight, the firing pin functions as it should. This is an excellent example of a DC marked Mark III Snider. The bore is bright and shiny with okay-rifling and some fouling and pitting it would shoot straight it is chambered for the 577-Snider cartridge. The Snider conversions were applied to both the long (3-band) and short (2-band) Enfield rifles. Description: A BSA marked Short rifle dated 1872 with BSA Mark III marked breech. In this article Volunteer and militia forces continued to use it until the late 1880s. If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest customer services team. The cartouche has broad arrow and WD in the centre, R Crown M at the top, and Enfield at the bottom. Original P-1864 Snider Rifle Upper Barrel Band with Sling Swivel. The lock plate forward of the hammer is marked BSA & M Co above 1875, the year of manufacture. Armies of the Adowa Campaign 1896: The Italian Disaster in Ethiopia. Celebrating and maintaining Americas heritage. MkIII - Purpose built, (not converted) with steel barrel and locking lug mechanism for securing breech, replacing the latching pin of earlier models. For further information, please contact Archive staff: Email: library@rmg.co.uk Every musket, rifle, display machine gun, machine gun parts set or gun sold by IMA, Inc is engineered to be inoperable according to guidelines provided by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). The left side of the barrel is profusely proof marked while the right side is serial-numbered. It includes its original front blade sight and rear notch. There were also "Trade Pattern" SniderEnfields, being SniderEnfields made for private purchase by various English gun-makers. 2. British & Empire Factory Production, Proof, Inspection, Armourers, Unit & Issue Markings. The gun shown here, curiously marked to the Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment which, at least on paper, never was issued carbines, is in very good condition, with a perfect bore and retaining most of its bluing and case-hardening. Lock fitted with correct cupped face hammer is engraved with Crowned VR to the tail with 1859 ENFIELD . The Cavalry Carbine was also half-stocked. The stock, possibly made of walnut is stepped at the upper barrel band and again at lower band. The Boxer-cartridge was also used for the first time in a service rifle, designed with a metal case. The Snider-Enfield was a British breech-loading rifle, designed by Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield in 1860. Effectively the standard Snider-Enfield. Join thousands of satisfied visitors who discovered Skip Hire Enfield, 5 Star and Sharps Rifle. .577 Snider Enfield Mark III Shooting Range Report - YouTube 0:00 / 8:43 .577 Snider Enfield Mark III Shooting Range Report Murphy's Muskets 20.7K subscribers 81K views 11 years ago. All of these latter arms were the MK III latching breech block design and are specially marked on the tail of the lock with the Portuguese Heraldic Royal Crown above initials G.P. Several decades ago, a large number of Sniders were imported into the United States from Portugal. OTHER VARIANTS: I have been advised on good authority (but have not yet been able to confirm) that, in addition to the 24,200 Sniders bought from Britain, the Portuguese also indigenously converted significant numbers of previously acquired P53 Enfields to the Snider pattern infantry rifles as well as a shortened version akin to the British "Sargent's Pattern" as well as the "Artillery" carbine version. No.1' & '10/5/66' (OSC=Ordnance Select Committee). Price$35.00 Notify when back in stock Part Number: W16230 SNYDER ENFIELD EXTRACTOR & RETAINER SNYDER ENFIELD EXTRACTOR & RETAINER, Original. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. From across the sea, an art revolution is coming. For all Sales categories excluding Arms & Armour, Coins and Medals, Motor Cars, Motorcycles, Wine & Whisky. (A Research, Photo-Identification and Information Website since 1997), The distinctive characteristic of the Portuguese Contract rifles & Carbines are their markings. Year(s) designed This was remedied with a separate shoe, which could be screwed onto the rear of the barrel. This made the replacement/conversion easier and cheaper. The rifles are British pattern as are the carbines. The overall length of the Long Rifle was 54.3in (1.38m), with three barrel bands holding the barrel to the stock and 3 rifle grooves with a 1:72 twist rate. 8lb 9oz (3.8kg) That shows it was Canadian issue. The caliber is .577 Snider. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. It was made in Enfield in 1870 and has the usual British proofs as well as the opposing broad arrow for being sold out of service. Breech block and tang bear 'WD' and other marks. 3. The breech was then expanded to accommodate a cartridge, and a breechblock hinged to the right side of the opening. Brass butt plate and brass fore-end. Few rifles have influenced firearm design and military history as much as the Mauser 98. A British Snider-Enfield breechloading cavalry carbine, Sold for British Enfield Pattern 1853 Rifle Musket Replacement Hardwood Wood Stock. The Mark I of the Snider Enfield was, in essence, a conversion of the Pattern 1853 Enfield. This would make a lot of sense, but regrettably I have not yet come across a confirmed example of these. British Military Markings - Not DC Marked. Revised September 1, 1999 SN 1422 with a matching 422 on the breech which shows an excellent grey case color and deep clear inspector marks. The Mark III rifles were newly made. There were basically two versions of the British-issue Cavalry carbine, the Mark II** and the Mark III. There were many new guns and lots of new gear to see at the 2023 NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits. Lock marked Crown VR and 1861 over Enfield with 3 13. ISBN 9781849084574. If you are interested in consigning in future sales, please contact the specialist department. Shipping will be booked after payment is received. There were five marks: The following were standard 3-band Enfields converted: In Stock. The unit was secured by a simple spring-loaded pin that fit into a depression in the rear of the shoe face. Shooting tests proved the Snider Rifle system to be the fastest and most reliable. Date made. Sold for US$ 585 inc. premium Antique Arms and Armour and Modern Sporting Guns. Description: Canadian issue antique MKIII Snider as marked and issued to the Carleton Regiment from Woodstock, NB. Men-at-Arms 471. The first use of the Snider-Enfield would be the battle of Aroghee (Ethiopia) witht the Snider-Enfield being exported to the rest of the British Empire around that time. 11 x 8 in., 162 pp, 120+ illust., 2020. I have a Nepal Snider and wonder if there is a source that translates the symbols into English; also what is the time period on these rifles; headed for the range to see how it will group with a heavier charge. The main rivals to the Snider-Enfield at the time was the Tabatiere Rifle (and it's successor the Chassepot rifle) of France and the Springfield Trapdoor Rifles . Legal Notice - International Military Antiques, Inc observes all Federal, State and local laws. The Shorter cousin of the Snider Long Rifle gets its turn in the sun. Barrel length The barrel was fitted with two barrel bands. Carbine serial numbers have a "C" prefix. However the other parts of the Pattern 1853 Enfield, such as the stock, barrel, hammer mechanism and lock mechanism (percussion lock). This rifle barrel has been shortened at the breech and fitted with a smaller chamber. When the need arose for additional arms, Sniders were scratch built. Be the first to know of our latest discoveries and exclusive offers. A British Snider-Enfield breechloading cavalry carbine. Fair to good condition with the stock . As for the various markings on the metal, the "III" stamped on the top of the action "shoe" just behind the rear sight signifies that the rifle is a Mark III version (as are most Canadian-issue short rifles) which is also borne out by the "STEEL" stamp on the barrel below the sight, since most Mark III Snider rifles were made "from scratch" with Its total length (without bayonet) is 54+14 inches (138cm) in length. Some 20 rounds could be fired in just two minutes, 35 seconds, with its closest rival, the Greene, coming in at three minutes, 18 seconds. As such it would be valued in the $1,150 to $1,300 range. The gun did away with the sling bar and featured the latching breechblock, newly built parts and a trap in the butt for a screw-together clearing/cleaning rod. The calibre is 0.577in. M1853/66 Snider-Enfield Mark I & Mark II (Converted) and M1866 Snider-Enfield Mark III (Newly built Patterns) GENERALLY: The British .577 Snider was the most widely used of the Snider varieties , (the action invented by the American Jacob Snider) being adopted by Britain as an alteration/conversion system for its ubiquitous P/53 rifle-musket . The lock bears the Enfield 1870 stamp and the Crown over VR royal cypher and a crown over an inverte arrow. Discover the art of the Van de Veldes at the Queen's House, See the world's greatest space photography at the National Maritime Museum, Experience life at sea and climb the rigging of one of London's true icons, Why do artists draw, and what can their sketches teach us about their skills and techniques? It was the first breech-loading rifle to be introduced for general issue and took a metallic centre cartridge adapted by Colonel Boxer of the Royal Laboratory at Woolwich. Our Friends at Classic Firearm Parts may have it in stock. On the butt is a circular Enfield mark and Museum of Artillery No.1481. Note that the tail of the brass trigger guard is truncated to allow for the iron base of the lanyard ring to be screwed into the stock. Butt marked with the Enfield Armoury roundel and on the left side DC within a diamond. In the early 1870s the British sold the Portuguese 10,000 British government Snider infantry rifles and bayonets, along with 3000 carbines, which were delivered in 1873 and began to replace Portugal's older arms. By the late 1860s it was already becoming obvious that metallic cartridge breach loaders would enter service as the front-line arms of the armies of Europe, including Spain which had just adopted the Remington Rolling Block. Picked up their Subaltern dead, . The carbine is a nice little shooter, although recoil is a little unpleasant for me. The left side of the barrel is profusely proof marked while the right side is serial-numbered. The Snider Enfield conversion was used by the Navy in the Abyssinian Campaign of 1868 and the Ashanti Campaign of 1874. Most of these arms will be found with unit markings on the brass butt plate tang. Pattern 1853 Enfield, with a 1863 lock plate, re-barreled with a Oct 1866 barrel for conversion to the Snider loading system. No.1' & '10/5/66' (OSC=Ordnance Select Committee). Portugal had long relied on the industrial capacity of Britain to help supply it with arms and had been supplied with British P53 Enfields as well as with Westley Richards "monkey tail" long arms in the mid 1800s. US$ 585 Numerous military markings. The P-53 Enfield muzzleloader's time was a dismal seven minutes, 20 seconds. This comes up a lot, so I thought we should sticky post a thread on it for people to find easy and look up those common markings on our Snider rifles. [9] The SniderEnfield served throughout the British Empire, including Cape Colony, India, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, until its gradual phaseout by the MartiniHenry, beginning in 1874. Egyptian military issue with "FARSI" markings. Jacob . Somebody laughed and fled, The Snider-Enfield was adopted for service in 1866, replacing the Pattern 1853 Enfield. There is no Portugese coat of arms anywhere on the carbine. Ever-thrifty, ordnance officers began searching for ways to convert old muzzle- and breech-loaders to handle the new ammunition; and enterprising inventors were more than up to the challenge, offering a dizzying variety of ingenious mechanisms. Search here. Antique Mk III Snider Enfield Cavalry Carbine - 1870 Enfield. In trials, the Snider Pattern 1853 conversions proved both more accurate than the original Pattern 1853s and much faster firing; a trained soldier could fire ten aimed rounds per minute with the breech-loader, compared with only three rounds per minute with the muzzle-loading weapon. It also has the typical Crown over VR for "Victoria Regina" which is Latin for "Queen Victoria", marking this rifle as property of the crown. (photos courtesy Jean Plamondon,Military Guns Photo Gallery), Mk II**, the last of the conversion rifles. On the butt is a circular Enfield mark and Museum of Artillery No.1481. McLachlan, Sean (20 September 2011). On July 1, residents with a clean criminal history of legal age in Florida will be able to carry concealed without a permit. Stock is in overall very good plus condition, no cracks, no chips. Underneath are the letters 'O.S.C. Enthusiasts still use these rifles today, with the number in circulation boosted by the acquisition by Atlanta Cutlery and International Military Antiques of a vast quantity of antique weapons held in the Royal Nepalese Armory in the Lagan Silekhana Palace for over a century. RSAF Enfield This Crown is the Portuguese Heraldic Crown in use during the 17th & 18th centuries. Length This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering. 54.3in (1.38m)-Long Rifle, 48.3in (1.24m)-Short Rifle, 39.6in (1.00m)-Artillery Carbine, 28.6in (0.73m)-Cavalry Carbine Please see our. The carbines did not mount sling swivels but rather lanyard loops, which are fastened directly to the buttstock at the tail of the brass trigger guard. The metalwork has worn down to its bare metal and retains zero percent of its finish but is in otherwise good shape for its age. The butt plate tang is marked with what looks like R 5 over a D, which is over the number 24. Overall length of the gun was a handy 37 1/2 inches, with a 19 1/4-inch barrel, and it weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces. Tests proved the superiority of the breech loading mechanism (compared to the muzzle loading method of the Pattern 1853 Enfield and earlier muskets). Adopted by the German army in 1898 to replace the 1888 Commission rifle, the Mauser Gewehr 98 and derivatives became among the most widely produced and distributed rifles of all time. Country of origin enfield jungle carbine 303 british GI#: 102274686 Victorian-era British arms, accoutrements, and military history. The Snider went through three Marks and sub-variations. John, Mk I* sight and action closed. Regards Snider Enfield Rifle. Not the rifles, but the carbines were fitted with doors in their brass butts to accept dedicated two-piece cleaning rods of a 2. And the men of the First Shikaris If you have any questions, please contact our Client Services team. $35.00. Jacob Snider, an American, invented a breech-loading mechanism, which was used by the British to convert percussion muzzle-loaders into percussion breech-loaders. British Snider Enfield Unit Markings Moderators: The Double D, Viclav, Johnny Yuma, GrantR Canada, Carignan Salieres, vincent998 8 posts QCI Snider 33 21 Lance Corporal 8:44 PM - Mar 15 #1 Anyone out there recognize these unit markings? Appearing on the shoe (breech block) of these Sniders. 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A good number of Mark III Carbines, including the gun shown here, saw use in Canada, most notably by the North-West Mounted Police, which adopted the piece in 1873 and carried it until it was replaced in 1878 by an admittedly superior repeating .45-75 Win. Add To Cart. The rifle also has the standard
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