BSA With Chained Nipple Protector, Sling & 1 x Inert Deactivated Round. Sn 21977:3 Single Shot .577 Snider Rifle

British WD MK III Snider 2 Band .577 Obsolete Calibre Short Rifle Converted By BSA Co From 1860 Enfield Pattern 1853 Rifle With Chained Nipple Protector, Sling & 1 x Inert Deactivated Round. Sn 21977:3 - 21977:3

This is a Mark III British WD breech loading snider rifle converted from muzzle loading 1853 pattern rifle. The action plate is stamped by the manufacturer ‘Enfield’ dated 1860 and inspection marks together with Crown VR (Victoria Regina). It has all original wood work in excellent condition. It has the correct steel fittings. It has bayonet bar, sling swivels fitted with leather sling, iron cleaning rod, ladder rear sight and block with blade fore sight. The barrel’s bore is clean and has well defined rifling. The barrel is stamped ‘steel’ and has WD inspection proof marks. The Total length is 49” with a 30” barrel. The breech has the correct MK III type hinged cover with knurled locking catch. The breech has WD inspection marks and BSA Co mark denoting conversion by them. The action is fitted with link chained nipple protector. The cocking & firing actions 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 21977:3

£1,295.00