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Lot #4345

Lot 4344: Two Snider Single Shot Sporting Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Lot 4344: Two Snider Single Shot Sporting Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Wm. Needler Snider Rifle

Manufacturer: British
Model: Snider
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 38
Barrel: 26 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 484
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is partially darkened and has pitting and distinct rifling.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1866-1886.

Rating Definition:

Good with gray and brown patina, oxidation, light pitting, and mild overall wear. The repaired stock is good crisp re-cut checkering, splices, and minor scratches and dings. Mechanically fine.



B) W.W. Greener Snider Rifle

Manufacturer: WW Greener
Model: Snider
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577
Barrel: 24 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 484
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and has crisp rifling and faint spotting.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1866-1880s. The consignor noted: "W.W. Greener Snider Patent 'Mahout' sporting/hunting rifle. 'Raj' style rifle likely carried in India."

Rating Definition:

Good with traces of original finish, gray and brown patina, minor oxidation/pitting, and mild overall wear including some thin cracks in the stock and moderate dents and scratches. Mechanically fine.



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