Antique Firearms

Original condition musket. Conversion of the 1809 model flintlock musket to percussion firing. All steel hardware. Stock complete but shows crack at wrist that would require restoration to the woodwork. Bore is rusty and in poor condition.

Snider Cavalry Carbine very nicely marked, 1870 dated Mk III lock. Serial number on bottom of breech block is 4176 and matches number on rear sight. Stock has clear Enfield cartouche. Well used action locks up tightly. Bore is very good, bright with lots of rifling. Original screws in place on either side of stock for leather rear sight cover. The 2 piece cleaning rod is missing from the butt trap. Very nice example of this uncommon Snider carbine.

Very finely made Commercial Snider rifle in original .577 calibre with ornate trigger guard and engraving on lock, hammer and butt plate. Barrel length is 24 ¾ inches and is thinned for lightness and balance. Premium quality wood in stock is nicely checkered. Stock shows a crack at the wrist that has been repaired long ago. Antique

Percussion lock for Snider Enfield rifle. Complete, working. Does not have through stock mounting bolts.

577 Snider calibre. Enfield 1861 with BSA mark on breech. Bore is very good, dark with lots of rifling. Stock is very good with clear cartouche and on left side of butt stock, regimental marking on butt tang.

577 Snider calibre. Enfield 1858 with BSA mark on breech. Bore is very good, dark with lots of rifling and would benefit from a thorough cleaning. Stock is very good with clear cartouche and on left side of butt stock. There is no regimental marking on butt tang. Hammer spring is strong, action is tight but dirty. No cleaning rod. Bayonet is Pattern 1853, very good with some staining, no nicks on blade. Socket is numbered. Fits well onto rifle.

All are original functioning Snider Enfield locks, various makers and dates, some makers uncommon. Enfield 1860, LA 1863, BSA 1865, BSA & M 1875 TURCS 1911, LSA 1871, Barnett 1860, P. Webley. These came from a collection that was mounted to a large wall panel. They do not have the through stock bolt but still retain the small commercial bolt used to fasten to the panel. Antique, no licence required to purchase or own.

All are original functioning Snider locks, various makers and dates, some makers uncommon. Enfield 1861, LA 1863, BSA 1866, BSA & M 1875, Tower 1879. These came from a collection that was mounted to a large wall panel. They do not have the through stock bolt but still retain the small commercial bolt used to fasten to the panel. Antique, no licence required to purchase or own.

Original smoothbore fowler, long lightweight barrel with original wooden ramrod including bone tip. Very ornate and highly figured wooden stock. Overall length 57 ½ inches, barrel is 42 inches, bore is 5/8 inch diameter or 20 gauge. The feature of this piece is the Miquelet lock with the external mainspring and sear mechanism. Can’t identify the maker’s proof mark but estimate this at mid 1700’s production. Antique, no licence required to purchase or own.