RARE**1866 British BSA Snider MK II Naval Pattern 2 Band .577 Obsolete Calibre Short Rifle With Chained Nipple Protector & 1 x Inert Deactivated Round. Sn 21337 Single Shot .577 Rifles

**RARE**1866 British BSA Snider MK II Naval Pattern 2 Band .577 Obsolete Calibre Short Rifle With Chained Nipple Protector & 1 x Inert Deactivated Round. Sn 21337 - 21337

This is an excellent, rare to find example of the Snider MK II Naval Pattern 2 band rifle. The action plate is stamped by the manufacturer ‘BSA Co’ and dated 1866. It has all original wood work in excellent condition. It has the correct steel fittings. It has its original bayonet bar, sling swivels, steel cleaning rod, ladder rear sight and block with blade fore sight. The barrel’s bore has just light staining consistent with age and service use and well defined rifling. The Total length is 44 ¾” with a 26 ½” barrel. The breech has the correct MK II type hinged cover without locking catch. The breech has snider’s Patent with ‘arrow’ mark and BSA Co mark. The rifle also has British proofs. The action is fitted with link chained nipple protector. The cocking & firing action work crisply. The rifle comes with a single Inert Deactivated Round Of Kynoch .577 Ammunition. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique obsolete calibre rifle no licence is required to own this rifle in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21337

£1,395.00