BRITISH SNIDER CAVALRY CARBINE.

A very much above average condition late 1860,s produced ‘1872’ dated Snider cavalry carbine. This was Britain’s first attempt at using a breech loading weapon and to find examples in this condition is very difficult. It was in service for just over 15 years and some even saw service in the Boer War. The wood stock in walnut generally very nice condition with minor bruising, conversant with its service use, no damage to the wood stock or repairs. Clearly stamped to the wood stock to the right hand side with the ‘Enfield’ ordnance stamp. The initials ‘DJ’ or ‘DC’ within a lozenge to the left hand side of the butt stock. Standard brass furniture to the end of the butt and the trigger guard. All other fittings in steel. Ladder sight still with original blueing. Profusely ‘WD’ marked and Company maker marked ‘BSA’. The side plate reads ‘BSA COMPANY 1872’ with the Victorian Crown over the ‘VR’. No sling swivels fitted as would be carried in a saddle carbine scabbard. Excellent condition bore and fully functional percussion trigger and hammer system. This is an obsolete calibre weapon and can be owned within the United Kingdom totally free of any licensing. If any overseas purchasers are proposing to purchase this item please research your own country’s import restrictions before ordering.

Code: 79148