Snider MK2 Rifle 2 Band Short

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Antique Item #C1969

Snider MK2 Rifle 2 Band Short

  • Licensing Category: Antique
  • Maker:
  • Model: MKII
  • Caliber/Gauge: .577

  • Description:

    Antique short Snider rifle, caliber 577; 30.5" barrel with bore that rates very good.  This rifle is the MK 2 two star.  The lock is marked 1867 Enfield which is the year that this variation of Snider was introduced into service. Solid, crisp action. The metal shows light staining and an overall grey finish.  The wood shows a BSA roundel and class 2 mark.  The wood is sound with a gouge below the block on the left side.  Missing rear swivel.  A representative example of a short rifle in usable condtiion.  Mechanically sound .