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British Style Mk III Snider Single Shot Cavalry Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:450.00 USD
British Style Mk III Snider Single Shot Cavalry Carbine
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British Style Mk III Snider Single Shot Cavalry Carbine, NVSN, .577 cal., 18.5" barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, blade front sight and three-position flip rear sight. Marked on right side lockplate "(crown)TOWER 1881". Lock has Snider commercial patent marks. Left side sling bar has ring attached. Right side buttstock has a name carved in and the nipple protector chain is a modern replacement. Fitted with a replacement rod that extends over the front of the muzzle. Condition overall is good with the barrel and breach area recently cleaned to a dull silver color amid areas of old patina. Lockplate and hammer are darkened with old patina. There is a small crack in the stock behind the lockplate, otherwise wood is good with old chips, handling marks, and overall darkening. Breech and action operate smoothly, bore is poor with extensive pitting and darkening. Est.: $600-$800. (Antique)