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. My father bought a Snider MkIII carbine many years ago. Lock marked 1870/Enfield with crown and VR at tail. Iron ramrod with knurled and pierced end and hollowed tip. Snider Enfield Rifle. Think of a semi-automatic pistol issued to U.S. military personnel during World War II, and the Model 1911A1 immediately comes to mind. Stock is in overall very good plus condition, no cracks, no chips. 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. It stayed in service with the Indian Army until the mid-1890s, because between the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and 1905 the British kept the Indian Army one weapon generation behind British units. Fair to good condition with the stock . As such it would be valued in the $1,150 to $1,300 range. Notable users Guns Listing ID: 805388Manufacturer: Enfield Importer: Enfield Model: MK1 Type: Rifle Action Type: Bolt Action Caliber / Gauge: .303 British Finish: Titanium Barrel Type: Single Grip Type: Wood Barrel .Click for more info Seller: Guns Dot Com Area Code: 866 $699.99 NEW THIS WEEK! Gun: Snider-Enfield Mark III Cavalry CarbineCaliber: .577 SniderSerial Number: 1151Condition: NRA Excellent (Antique Gun Condition Standards)Value: $1,150 to $1,300. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. 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. Like I stated earlier, lockplate was cleaned form the seller, but is orignal, all parts inside the lockplate are designated the same examiner's stamp number as the lockplate. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. An excellent example of a Snider as issued to a New Brunswick unit. Regards The calibre is 0.577in. It involved cutting 2 1/2 inches off the breech of a standard-issue .577-cal. A plunger (firing-pin) was secured through the length of the breechblock at an angle where it could be struck by a modified Enfield hammer. NOT TEST FIRED - Accuracy Questionable due to Bore. Ammunition is reloaded into either modern production .577 Snider cases, or re-formed 24-gauge brass shotgun shells. This is an excellent example of a DC marked Mark III Snider. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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The Snider-Enfield used the new Snider action, designed by Jacob Snider, which used a side-hinged breechblock action (the breech (the part of the firearm where the cartridge is loaded) is a seperate chamber mounted on a single side hinge). 36in (0.91m)-Long Rifle, 33in (0.84m)-Short Rifle, 21.3in (0.54m)-Artillery Carbine, 19.5in (0.49m)-Cavalry Carbine One more little question concerning our carbine: as I said before it has the double broad arrow marks above the Enfield cartouche on the stock indicating it was sold out of service. The Short Rifle has a 30.5-inch (77cm) barrel and two barrel bands with iron furniture. Date made. Our Friends at Classic Firearm Parts may have it in stock. 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. Gun Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Adoption of the Snider by Portugal: 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. The Artillery Carbine had a shorter 21.3in (0.54m) barrel with the same rifling pattern as the Short Rifle. 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? Curiously, it seems at some point to have gone into native hands, judging from lines holes in the stock for decorative tacks or some such (long since removed apparently before my father bought it for $30 some 40 years ago). Country of origin There were basically two versions of the British-issue Cavalry carbine, the Mark II** and the Mark III. For questions or accessibility help - please call (908) 903-1200. 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. The breech has small opposing arrow, surplus sale markings. BSA Co markings also appear on the breech block, and Snider's Patent and Snider Arrow thru S symbol on top of the receiver, along with an a Crown over FA, understood to be the Portuguese inspector's acceptance marking. However in the Snider-Enfield's era several copies were made, particularly in Japan and Nepal which were near exact copies. Are you planning to shoot it? (A Research, Photo-Identification and Information Website since 1997), The distinctive characteristic of the Portuguese Contract rifles & Carbines are their markings. The Cavalry Carbine was also half-stocked. From $34.95. It was later adopted by British Army. And the men of the First Shikaris Production information Canadian issue antique MKIII Snider as marked and issued to the Carleton Regiment from Woodstock, NB. No.1' & '10/5/66' (OSC=Ordnance Select Committee). 1 The British Indian Army used the SniderEnfield until the end of the nineteenth century. And the back blown out of his head. The Snider-Enfield was a British breech-loading rifle, designed by Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield in 1860. Add To Cart. 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This was marginally smaller than the former .58in (14.7mm) Minie Ball of the Pattern 1853, meaning that the Pattern 1853 did not need to have a barrel change to be converted. The most commonly encountered variants were the Rifled Musket or Long Rifle, the Short Rifle, and the Cavalry and Artillery Carbines. There were many new guns and lots of new gear to see at the 2023 NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits. You may download material from this site for your own personal use only, Winchesters, Lugers, Smith and Wesson, Colts, Antique Guns, Modern Guns, Firearms, Swords, Ammunition, Militaria. The Short rifle was issued to rifle units and sergents of line infantry. Somebody laughed and fled, Tough to say for sure, but sounds like a good possiblity. There were five marks: The following were standard 3-band Enfields converted: Furniture of the Infantry rifles is typical for British Infantry Sniders while carbine furniture is typical for British cavalry carbines including screws on either side of the fore stock to mount the leather rear sight cover, and a single lanyard swivel ring at the tail of the trigger guard. This Crown is the Portuguese Heraldic Crown in use during the 17th & 18th centuries. The Boxer-cartridge was also used for the first time in a service rifle, designed with a metal case. This mechanism had existed since 1853, and by 1860 Enfield had designed the Snider Enfield. Brass trigger guard fitted with lower sling loop, the upper loop being secured to the upper barrel retaining band. The Snider-Enfield was adopted for service in 1866, replacing the Pattern 1853 Enfield. The carbine is a nice little shooter, although recoil is a little unpleasant for me. . 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. British Enfield Rear Sight. The barrel has a lined-out marking,"N S CAS", & another marking,"N S PAN".Could these marks refer to the Cayman Islands & to Pakistan? But like the M1911A1, the Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless was drafted from peacetime to wartime service. The Long Rifle was among the longest early rifles, with a 36in (0.91m) barrel. Most British Sniders will have a date here on the lock plate. Although the long and short Enfield rifle-muskets had barrel lengths of 39 and 33 inches, respectively, this was . On the lockplate is a crown over 'VR' & 'Enfield' under '1865'. Price: $1,375.00. Their close relationship dates back to the Anglo-Portuguese Treaty of 1373. Numerous military markings. A few notes on the Snider which may help: MkIII - Purpose built, (not converted) with steel barrel and locking lug mechanism for securing breech, replacing the latching pin of earlier models. Want to search our collection? Should tribesmen try to get into the camp to steal rifles, the buckshot would give the sentries a better chance of hitting the thief, and unlike a .303 round, would be less likely to wound or kill a comrade should the sentry miss. Take a closer look with the unique Van de Velde drawings collection, What's out there in space lurking close to the Earth and is it going to hit us? 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. . The barrel was fixed to the stock using two barrel bands. $18.95. Rudyard Kipling gave a graphic depiction of its effect in his poem, "The Grave of the Hundred Head": A Snider squibbed in the jungle The brass trigger guard is in rough shape and has been reworked to fit nicely (its missing its rear screw hole and theres a patch job where it was). From $39.95. On the butt is a circular Enfield mark and Museum of Artillery No.1481. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Original P-1864 Snider Rifle Striker / Firing Pin Spring. Caliber The unit was secured by a simple spring-loaded pin that fit into a depression in the rear of the shoe face. RSAF Enfield This original setup was a bit fragile as it involved heating up the rear of the barrel red hot, taking out the temper. 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. Everything for sale on ima-usa.com is completely legal to own, trade, transport and sell within the United States of America. Overall length: 37.5" Barrel length: 19.25" Normal dings to stock. Usage Though that arrangement worked well, officials felt a more positive system would be prudent, so a latch was added to the thumb-piece. The left side of the barrel is profusely proof marked while the right side is serial-numbered. (photos courtesy Jean Plamondon. This was remedied with a separate shoe, which could be screwed onto the rear of the barrel. There was no ejector, so the firer turned the rifle to the right and upside-down to allow the case to drop out. Fitted with a bayonet lug to the rear of the right side of the muzzle. Length They can be readily identified by a sling ring set beneath the stock at the rear of the trigger guard. The lock is correct and original dated 1860 with muted color. Underneath are the letters 'O.S.C. Good view of the action area from the top. A few notes on the Snider which may help: These came from British stores and should carry full British markings, although they may also . One of my sniders came from my grandfather as well. Note: Unlike British service long arms, the Portuguese contract rifles and carbines are serialized. $75.00. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns manufactured prior to 1899. Manufacturer(s) 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. austin. Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle-Musket. This lot has been removed from the website, please contact customer services for more information. The Cavalry Carbine is half stocked and has only one barrel band. This refined design meant that the Snider-Enfield was more than capable of firing 10 rounds per minute, a great improvement on the older muzzle loaded weapons (which were expected to fire around 3 rounds per minute). This sale is now finished. Thank you very much Michael. Generally speaking neither of those guns bring as much as a regular Mark II** or Mark III. Year(s) designed Add To Cart. Out of Stock. 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. One of the bestand the one ultimately adopted by the Britishwas devised by Jacob Snider of New York. The Snider was a type of breech loading rifle. In this article When the law goes into effect, the state will be the 26th that recognizes the right. Snider Enfield Rifle. A very good, interesting Snider-Enfield MKII** Three-Band Rifle. Technical specifications unfortunately, the details are worn away. Tel: +44 (0)20 8312 6516 (during Library opening hours). PHOTOS: The rifle photos shown are from several 1874 Portuguese contract carbines with Portuguese and BSA&M Co markings which were built and delivered in 1875. Should I Sell It? The Hunza Scouts may have been the last to use it in action (in the carbine version), in the Chitral campaign of 1895. The caliber is .577 Snider. Antique- no transfer required. The American Jacob Snider invented this firearm action, and the SniderEnfield was one of the most widely used of the Snider varieties. The SniderEnfield was produced in several variants. Maximum effective range austin, I have been unable to locate a copy of Skennerton's THE BROAD ARROW book, which might identify the Snider buttplate marking. Most of these arms will be found with unit markings on the brass butt plate tang. ISBN 9781849084574. MkIII - Purpose built, (not converted) with steel barrel and locking lug mechanism for securing breech, replacing the latching pin of earlier models. Weight The converted rifles received a new breechblock/receiver assembly, but retained the original iron barrel, furniture, lock, and hammer. enfield jungle carbine 303 british GI#: 102274686 However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. Mark II* breech manufactured by BSA&Co. 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 barrel is circular external section, rifled with five grooves. The stock, possibly made of walnut is stepped at the upper barrel band and again at lower band. The Snider was the subject of substantial imitation, in both approved and questionable forms, including the Nepalese Snider, which was a nearly exact copy, the Dutch Snider, Danish Naval Snider, and the "unauthorised" adaptations of the French Tabatire and Russian Krnka. Search here. 1860 Mark IIIs, which were made in far larger numbers, came about when existing stores of suitable 1861s ran out. The Snider went through three Marks and sub-variations. SN 1422 with a matching 422 on the breech which shows an excellent grey case color and deep clear inspector marks. There is no Portugese coat of arms anywhere on the carbine. .577 Snider Makes it pretty special. Once opened the block displays another Enfield . The British .577 SniderEnfield was a breech-loading rifle. 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. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. The conversion involved the addition of a breechblock and reciever assembly. Its total length (without bayonet) is 54+14 inches (138cm) in length. 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 Mark III rifles were newly made. Note the distinctive markings and the Serial number on the right side of the barrel at the receiver. This is an excellent example of a DC marked Mark III Snider. 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. Proof marks on this rifle are: crown over 'VR' over crossed sceptres over 'P'. Underneath are the letters 'O.S.C. 2. Better view of the receiver & breech block. The rifle also has the standard on the left side. The carbine has a medallion inset into the stock. The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) announces the election results from its Board of Directors Meeting held in Indianapolis, IN. 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. The Snider-Enfield would be developed into the Mark III with a steel barrel and a redesigned breech lock mechanism. The Queen's Royal Cypher and BSACo(Birmingham Small Arms Co) with a date. The above picture is not from my own Cavalry Carbine but one like it. 8lb 9oz (3.8kg) When the need arose for additional arms, Sniders were scratch built. Metal parts have been cleaned and are excellent, Stock refinished, probably at time of issue. Weapon type Good vies of the left side of the breech block, receiver and profusely marked barrel. | NRA Family, I Found This Old Gun. I just looked thru my 3 Skennerton books, the "Broad Arrow" book, the "Small Arms Identification Series" book on the .577 Pattern 1853 Rifle Musket & Snider-Enfield, and the ".577 Snider-Enfield Rifles and Carbines" and did not see that marking listed anywhere. 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 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. MkII** - breech block design changed to strengthen. MkII* - as per MkI* but built that way not altered from MkI. enfield-snider.com has been informing visitors about topics such as Enfield, Snider and Enfield Musket. 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. Snider-Enfield Commercial Model Receiver. [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. This was a shorter version (as the name suggests) with a 33in barrel. The lock plate forward of the hammer is marked BSA & M Co above 1875, the year of manufacture. As a Mark III, this rifle was newly made at the time and features a BSAC over 1871 acceptance mark. 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 . In Stock. [Source] [Talk]. To: kdcolospgs@aol.com. The Cavalry Carbine Snider-Enfield used an even shorter 19.5in (0.5m) barrel fixed by a single barrel band. Pattern 1853 Enfield, with a 1863 lock plate, re-barreled with a Oct 1866 barrel for conversion to the Snider loading system. markings. All Images and Text Copyright 2003-2023 International Military Antiques Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. Click Continue below to continue processing your order with the Library team. as requested in another thread, I'm adding the markings on my Snider 3 band II* with 1871-dated lock. These rifle and carbines are of conventional British Snider design and adoption. Shooting tests proved the Snider Rifle system to be the fastest and most reliable. There is also a large 1 below the cartouche. 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. The Pattern 1853 Fourth Model adapted to Snider. It includes its original front blade sight and rear notch. Appearing on the shoe (breech block) of these Sniders. Snider-Enfield Price$60.00 Notify when back in stock Part Number: W16231 SNYDER ENFIELD BREECHBLOCK PIVOT SHAFT, COLLAR AND RETAINING SCREW This Crown is the Portuguese Heraldic Crown in use during the 17th & 18th centuries. Unit number and rack number, normally on the butt plate here, but can also be on the stocks side from time-to-time. A hinged block containing a spring loaded firing pin opens to the right by means of a knurled thumb piece on the left side. The barrel shows an excellent blue finish with the steel and Gov. 54.3in (1.38m)-Long Rifle, 48.3in (1.24m)-Short Rifle, 39.6in (1.00m)-Artillery Carbine, 28.6in (0.73m)-Cavalry Carbine The percussion lock was replaced with a hinged block containing a spring loaded firing pin which opens to allow a cartridge to be loaded into it. Butt marked with the Enfield Armoury roundel and on the left side DC within a diamond. 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. Snider-Enfield Breech Plug. Original P-1864 Snider Rifle Upper Barrel Band with Sling Swivel. A ladder-style rear sight was graduated to 600 yards and had a provision for a leather cover. Replicas and reproductions are produced, as per demand, by Euroarms and other companies. These latter rifles are MK IIIs and have a positive locking latch and barrels marked "STEEL", From a Type II "Dominion of Canada" marked rifle, Page initially built June 5, 1997 Join thousands of satisfied visitors who discovered Skip Hire Enfield, 5 Star and Sharps Rifle. 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. 1,100 A 577" Ordnance issue Enfield Snider MkII** three band service rifle dated 1859. Such examples include the Charleville Musket and Brown Bess which had their own devoted Musketoon versions. Walnut stock with regulation pattern brass furniture and clearing rod to the underside with various markings & Sold |Out Of Service Marks. .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. 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