Rare Canadian issued Enfield Snider MKII** long rifle

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Rare Canadian issued Enfield Snider MKII** long rifle, chambered in .577. As Canada was part of the Commonwealth they to were issued with the Snider. The initials "DC" indicate it was issued to Dominion of Canada. The lock was manufactured by Enfield in 1860 and has Queen Victoria's royal cypher. The breech is marked with London Small Arms Co. initials and the rifle carries lots War Department and broad arrow acceptance stamps and Enfield marked parts. The brass but cap has two sets of weapon or units numbers "70" & "204". The wood work is marked with Enfield roundal with WD /I\ with a 1 for 1st class rifle. This would indicate that this rifle was converted from a MKI to a MKII** . As a general rule any weapons that Britain issued to non British forces would not be a latest or current one. This meant that British soldiers always had a slight advantage having better and newer weaponry should they ever be used against them.

The overall condition is excellent and action is still tight and crisp. Canadian issued Snider's are rarely encountered in the UK as most remained in Canada.

To order Call 01547 529093 or 05603 416575 or email sales@deactivated-guns.co.uk.

Product Code: Z8

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