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  • Lot #4111
Lot #4110
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Lot 4111: Two Snider Breech Loading Conversion Rifles w/ Bayonets

Two Snider Breech Loading Conversion Rifles with Bayonets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 26, 2016

Lot 4111: Two Snider Breech Loading Conversion Rifles w/ Bayonets

Two Snider Breech Loading Conversion Rifles with Bayonets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 26, 2016

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Tower Snider Rifle

Manufacturer: Tower
Model: Snider
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577
Barrel: 36 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1725
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 243
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

The lock plate is dated 1870. It is fitted with a socket bayonet.

B) B.S.A. Snider Mk. II** Rifle

Manufacturer: BSA
Model: MKII
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577
Barrel: 30 5/8 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1725
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 243
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

The original percussion lock is dated 1866. It is fitted with a long bayonet and a canvas sling.

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