British WD 1862 Dated Enfield Snider MK II** 3 Band .577 Obsolete Centre Fire Regulation Calibre Rifle With Chained Nipple Protector. Sn 21145 Single Shot .577 0 Rifles

British WD 1862 Dated Enfield Snider MK II** 3 Band .577 Obsolete Centre Fire Regulation Calibre Rifle With Chained Nipple Protector. Sn 21145 - 21145

This is a very good example of the Enfield Snider 3 Band Rifle. The action plate is stamped With Queens Crown VR (Victoria Regina) and by the manufacturer 'Enfield’ & ‘1862' date together with ordnance inspection mark. It has all original undamaged wood work in very good condition with brass butt plate, fore end block and trigger guard with extended tang. It has sling swivels, steel cleaning rod, ladder rear sight, blade fore sight & Nipple Protector with brass link chain. The barrel’s bore is clean with well defined rifling and is stamped with proofs & WD marks. The breech has the correct hinged cover with knurled steel catch. The breech is stamped with WD inspection mark and ‘II**’ designation. Total length is 54 ½” with a 36 ½” barrel. The loading and firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB as an antique obsolete calibre rifle no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21145

£1,475.00