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Enfield Snider .577 Single Shot .577 Rifles. Single Shot - Rifles (15 guns) Select Another Category: Danish made Remington Rolling Block model 1867 - 96 in caliber 11.7 x 51 R. Converted to Centerfire 1896, withdrawn from infantry service and issued to Coastal and Fortress artillery. The British government was not involved but Portugal was considered an … Mechanism Single Shot. 7 photos. Hi Commercial snider Enfield. News. government Snider infantry rifles and bayonets, along with 3000
Not the rifles, but the carbines were fitted with doors in their brass butts to accept dedicated two-piece cleaning rods of a
The conversion they used was an American design, by Jacob Snider. BSA Co markings also appear on the breech block, and
577 artillery carbine. DISCLAIMER: Our videos are strictly for documentary, educational, and entertainment purposes only. The British government was not involved in the sale although Portugal was considered an ally and this sale caused quite a stir in the House of Commons. 577 3 band rifle for sale. Farquhar Hill: Britain’s WW1 Semiauto Rifle. it is in excellent shape. The Portuguese made these for England. My Snider carbine is a Portuguese Contract - B.S.A. The Portuguese AR–10 was the final production model. Typically used a 1863 or 1871 Vetterli socket bayonet for the blade and converted for use on the Schmidt-Rubin carbine rifle. help supply it with arms and had been supplied with British P53 Enfields as well as with Westley Richards
See: /wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Portugal, Better view of the receiver & breech block. We have a little something for everyone here including gun and gear reviews, general shooting fun, gunsmithing, reloading, a healthy dose of explosions, the best complaints on the internet, and much more. Like us on Facebook: NRA Gun Gear Of The Week. political alliance in history, an alliance which is still in force
The neat thing about an 1875 Portuguese Navy contract British-made Snider.58-caliber carbine is that by the time the smoke clears, the watermelon is gone. The 'excellent' bore has 5 groove rifling. $0.00. Earlier AR–10 rifles produced by Artillerie Inrichtingen used a German-made knife bayonet that mounted underneath the barrel. A quite scarce Portuguese Contract Snider Enfield MK III Cavalry Carbine. Imitation or the use of any acts depicted in these videos is solely AT YOUR OWN RISK. Tight crisp action. Auction:9492670 N1168 There was only 1200 of these made. Sn 18096 - 18096 This is an excellent example of the Snider 3 Band Rifle. 1875 Snider Carbine Portuguese Contract. Snider's Patent and Snider Arrow thru S symbol on top of the receiver,
Extremely Rare Portuguese Contract 1875 Dated BSA 2 Band Snider Home / Antique & Obsolete Weapons / Extremely Rare Portuguese Contract 1875 Dated BSA 2 Band Snider £ 1,895.00 Portugal had long relied on the industrial capacity of Britain to
The distinctive characteristic of the Portuguese Contract rifles & Carbines are their markings . (I'm not expecting great performance). Heraldic Royal Crown above initials G.P. version. All of these latter arms were the MK III latching breech block design
Lock is dated 1870. NRA Gun Of The Week. Stay tuned later in the video for a speed comparison of the Snider and Kevin’s P-61 Musket. https://www.instagram.com/iraqveteran8888_official Description: We are offering for sale an antique SNIDER CARBINE Mark III percussion rifle chambered in .577 Snider-Enfield caliber. The lock plate forward of
The sights on this gun are really not very good. CHECK OUT OUR MUSIC CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/c/Guitarsenal. already becoming obvious that metallic cartridge breach loaders would
Portuguese contract, lock stamped FA 1878. Serial number 86139 on the crossguard. Lockplate bears the Crown and “G.P." Welcome to the home of Iraqveteran8888 where we pride ourselves with providing the most varied assortment of gun related content on YouTube. Spain which had just adopted the Remington Rolling Block. the hammer is marked BSA & M Co above 1875, the year of
800-238-6785 (orders ONLY) Outside of the U.S.: 1-731-885-0700 Information Line: 1-731-885-0700 Phone/Fax Hours. Portuguese contract markings and features, including the Kingdom of Portugal "crown/G.P" cipher on the tail of the lock and "B.S.A & M. Co./1875" at the center of … Hi Snider Enfield. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/iv8888 CONSIDER PURCHASING A MAN CAN: https://goo.gl/Vam7yR, AMAZON Store: https://amzn.to/2H7Lq6Y By viewing or flagging this video you are acknowledging the above. (The cleaning-rod that came with it is British Military). Excellent ... £ 800. Content, Videos; by Forgotten Weapons; February 20, 2017 July 22, 2020; Small Arms of WWI Primer 045: British Long Lees (Metford and Enfield) ... 1875 Snider Carbine Portuguese Contract. Gun remains in very good, fully functioning condition. Extremely Rare Portuguese Contract 1875 Dated BSA 2 Band Snider VERY COLLECTIBLE EXAMPLE! British Enfield .577 Snider caliber carbine. Bore V.G.+ In May 1873 Britain shipped 10,000 Snider A few markings on it, lock dated 1871. & Co., No. The British and the Portuguese share the oldest military and
With round sighted barrel, lock plate marked BSA & Co 1875 and engraved with Portuguese Crown over GP, standard pattern furniture, walnut half-stock, retains original cleaning tools in the butt. I welcome
I just acquired this and wanted to share it. These two nations have remained allies through the War
Much more on the way. picture from Adam's Guns. Civil War 1855 dragoon Carbine pistol original Springfield : Civil War Primer Box Original Leather Black Percussion Rifle : Model 1763 Charleville Musket Napoleonic period 2 band French : $0.00. Treaty of 1373. Stock shows a crack at the wrist that has been repaired long ago. (but have not yet been able to confirm) that, in addition to the 24,200
British made by “BSA & M Co.” “Snider Patent” on breech block. enter service as the front-line arms of the armies of Europe, including
PHOTOS: The rifle photos shown are from several 1874
3 photos. inspector's acceptance marking. Sold for £ 540 (US$ 714) inc. premium Fine Antique Arms and Armour Including items from the Per T. Norheim Collection ... London, Knightsbridge A Portuguese Contract .577 Snider Three-Band Military Rifle Musket By B.S.A. It has all original undamaged wood work, brass butt … OTHER VARIANTS: I have been advised on good authority
markings, although they may also have Portuguese inspection stamps. This Crown is the Portuguese Heraldic Crown in use during the 17th & 18th centuries. Britain intervened as Portugal's ally), the Napoleonic Wars, and even
Victorian British 1869 BSA Co Snider Patent 3 Band .577 Obsolete Calibre Rifle. $0.00 Bore remains excellent and is in clean bright finish with strong rifling. http://instagram.com/chad_iv8888/. of Spanish Succession, the Seven Years War (Spain invaded Portugal but
through the Portuguese Civil War in the early 1800s. The following year, Portugal placed an order with Birmingham
Dated 1875. Complete with pin protector. & Co., No. Powered by Determined Idiots. In the early 1870s the British sold the Portuguese 10,000 British government Snider infantry rifles and bayonets, along with 3000 carbines, which were delivered in 1873 and began to replace Portugal's older arms. It was later adopted by British Army. Such a practice is heavily regulated and subject to applicable laws. The contract was signed in October of 1874 between Portugal and BSA. Adoption of the Snider by Portugal:
We (including YouTube) will not be held liable for any injury to yourself or damage to your firearms resulting from attempting anything shown in any our videos. AN2241: Portuguese Kropatschek rifle by Steyer with bayonet and scabbard. and are specially marked on the tail of the lock with the Portuguese
Small Arms & Metal Company Ltd., for an additional 10,000 infantry
Portugal's
that one looks very nice click for some info Victorian Wars Forum • View topic - Longarms: Snider-Enfield Mk III carbine "8R" + saddlering might help tom Hi Tom, it looks to be in great condition, its a great looking rifle, and also its not required to have a … Antique British .577 Snider-Enfield rifles and accessories for Sale. Original front blade and rear ladder sights intact. CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! Very finely made Commercial Snider rifle in original .577 calibre with ornate trigger guard and engraving on lock, hammer and butt plate. A BSA produced contract carbine (One of only 1200 produced). These came from British stores and should carry full British
The Snider Carbine was developed as a way to convert percussion arms to handle self-contained cartridges. It is a Snider Enfield MK III Cavalry Carbine .577. These makeshift bayonets were used by bicyclist and Maxim machine gunner units due to their light weight. Home. correspondence from anyone regarding these. have not yet come across a confirmed example of these. ... .577” Volunteer London Armoury Company Snider MkIII breech loading rifle. of the Government of Portugal. Eric with IV8888 has … Content, Videos; by IV8888; February 15, 2017 July 22, 2020; Frank Wesson’s Rimfire Carbine. The distinctive characteristic of the Portuguese Contract rifles & Carbines are their markings. The British .577 Snider–Enfield was a breech-loading rifle.The American Jacob Snider invented this firearm action, and the Snider–Enfield was one of the most widely used of the Snider varieties.The British Army adopted it in 1866 as a conversion system for its ubiquitous Pattern 1853 Enfield muzzle-loading rifles, and used it until 1874 when the Martini–Henry rifle began to supersede it. today. "Monkey Tails" had become technologically obsolete.
length commensurate with the short barrels of the carbines. Blued metal scabbard with leather belt loop. All work copyright of the listed author. which were built and delivered in 1875. In this video Eric and Kevin play with some black powder at the range with a Portuguese Snider Carbine. Copyright 2017, 88 Industries, LLC £1875. unique to this contract. 775, Dated 1875 British "Sargent's Pattern" as well as the "Artillery" carbine
The firearm action was invented by the American Jacob Snider, and the Snider-Enfield was one of the most widely used of the Snider varieties. Blued cruciform 4-sided blade. 8 X 60mm Portuguese Kropatschek service rifle by Steyer with bayonet in steel scabbard. This is a very scarce PORTUGUESE MILITARY issued carbine that was issued in 1875. By the late 1860s it was
A .577 Snider Mark III Portugese Contract Cavalry Carbine By B.S.A.& M. Co., No. Fair Use: In the rare instance we include someone elseâs footage it is covered in Fair Use for Documentary and Educational purposes with intention of driving commentary and allowing freedom of speech. These videos are free to watch and if anyone attempts to charge for this video notify us immediately. Premium quality wood in stock is nicely checkered. AMAZON NOTICE: As an Amazon Associate, Iraqveteran8888 earns from qualifying purchases. 9x19mm STEN Mk.2 machine carbine / SMG at a rather optimistic 100m. The action plate is stamped by the manufacturer 'BSA Co 1869'. Their close relationship dates back to the Anglo-Portuguese
no cracks no chi MON-FRI 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST Snider conversion Enfield. manufacture. This video shows my first two outings with my 1870 Snider Enfield MKIII. One of those conversions was Britain's first breechloader, the Snider rifle. http://www.facebook.com/iraqveteran8888official, Follow Us On Instagram: A Portuguese Contract .577 Snider Three-Band Military Rifle Musket. All work on firearms should be carried out by a licensed individual and all state and federal rules apply to such. markings of Portuguese Royal inspection, acceptance and ownership
The Snider was a type of breech loading rifle. Otherwise, they are as the corresponding British rifles and carbines. rifles and 1200 cavalry carbines, which were delivered in 1875. These were basically purpose built rifles based on the P-61 design that use a centerfire blackpowder cartridge inserted from a special breech with a much higher rate of fire than a traditional front stuffer. the stock is great. Snider Enfield percussion lock Portuguese Contract by B.S.A & M Description An uncommon Snider lock made by Birmingham Small Arms & Metals on contract to the government of Portugal. markings and the BSA&M Co over 1875 as described above. A .577 calibre Portuguese Contract Snider Cavalry Carbine. The 19” barrel is very good with a grey finish. It was made in 1870. In this video Eric and Kevin play with some black powder at the range with a Portuguese Snider Carbine. along with an a Crown over FA, understood to be the Portuguese
We are not a gun store and DO NOT sell or deal in firearms. Wood is V.G.+ Barrel retains most original blue. This was a British Military carbine originally and was sold on contract to the Portuguese Army (cavalry) in the early 1880’s. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Portuguese
& M. Co. 1875. These show the distinctive
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We do not endorse any specific product and this video is not an attempt to sell you a good or service. It has all the war department markings and is British made, but was sold out of service to the Portuguese. Snider carbine rifle chambered in .577 Snider-Enfield caliber. carbines, which were delivered in 1873 and began to replace Portugal's
R133, Dated 1875. "monkey tail" long arms in the mid 1800s. Barrel length is 24 ¾ inches and is thinned for lightness and balance. New For 2021. Sniders bought from Britain, the Portuguese also indigenously converted
... which were delivered in 1875. 19” barrel is very good with a grey finish. pattern infantry rifles as well as a shortened version akin to the
older arms. PORTUGUESE SNIDER MK III .577 Cal. By B.S.A. I'm just getting around to trying some loads with shortened Cheddite 24 gauge plastic shot-shells and Lyman #575213 Minie Ball. My understanding is that the ring behind the trigger guard is distinctly Portuguese as well as some of the serialized markings. In the early 1870s the British sold the Portuguese 10,000 British
Portuguese contract carbines with Portuguese and BSA&M Co markings
significant numbers of previously acquired P53 Enfields to the Snider
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