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Lot 4347:Two Snider Breech Loading Carbines

February 23rd, 2025|Bedford, TX

Lot 4347:Two Snider Breech Loading Carbines

February 23rd, 2025|Bedford, TX

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$800 - $1,300

A) South Asian Snider Carbine

Likely Indian or Nepalese in the late 19th century.

ConditionGood with some blue finish, gray and brown patina, mild oxidation, and general mild overall wear. Barrel shortened/reworked given the fresh muzzle and crown. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerUnknown

ModelSnider

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge577

Barrel26 3/8 inch round

Finishblue/bright

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionThe bore is mostly bright and has some minor oxidation and distinct rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX

B) British Snider-Enfield Mark III Carbine

"1870" dated lock. Matching serial numbers on the breechblock and rear sight, "DFC" marked inside the action, "B84" marked on the barrel to the right of the rear sight.

ConditionGood with traces of original finish, dark patina, some oxidation, chips and dents on the stock, and mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerEnfield

ModelSnider

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge577

Barrel19 1/4 inch round

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionThe bore is fairly bright and has some oxidation/pitting and distinct rifling.