Antique Firearms

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.

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.