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BRITISH SNIDER BREECHLOADING RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
BRITISH SNIDER BREECHLOADING RIFLE.

Cal. 577 Snider. NSN. Bbl. 36". Lockplate is dated 1871 w/ Enfield & "I" over broad arrow markings. Top of breech marked "III". Left side of bbl. marked "2 STEEL" & w/ British proofs. Ladder rear sight graduated to 800yds. Blade front sight. Hardwood stock set w/ bottom mounted sling swivels. Right side of butt has faint British roundel. Ramrod present. CONDITION: sanded stock has scattered filler repairs, scattered dings & handling marks. Bands, lock, hammer & breech are a silvery gray patina w/ scattered dings & oxidation staining. Brass parts are a dull yellow patina w/ scattered dings & oxidation staining. Bbl. retains 50% arsenal rework blue w/ some silvering along the edges, scattered oxidation, light pitting & fading. Good bore w/ some light pitting. (01-22029/MJC). ANTIQUE. $500-800.