Snider MK II 2 Star Canadian Issue

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Antique Item #C4164

Snider MK II 2 Star Canadian Issue

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    Snider 577 caliber DC Canadian issue to 52 Battalion of Infantry, HQ Knowlton, Quebec. This unit may have been on stand by or may have seen some action in the Fenian period.  The stock shows the DC diamond mark and issue #209.  This Snider shows sound wood with a roundel on the right side of the butt.  Forward of the trigger guard is the remnents of a 4 over 44 unit or rack number.  The bore rates as bright, very good with sound rifling and light pitting.  A sound example of a Canadian issue Snider.