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Portuguese Contract, 1876 Dated, .577 Calibre Snider Mark III Cavalry Carbine, by BSA&M Co, Birmingham. Sn - 21678 This is a Portuguese contract, 1876 dated, Snider mark III Cavalry Carbine by BSA&M Co, Birmingham. The carbine was in a consignment of 1200 cavalry carbines ordered in 1895. Britain and the Portuguese share the oldest military and political alliance in history. The carbines barrel has Birmingham 25 bore proof marks (.577 calibre) with crowned acceptance marks stamped into it. The carbine is fitted with the later mark III Snider breech which is stamped BSA CO SNIDER PATENT with an arrow and a government acceptance stamp. The lock plate is stamped with the queens crown over GP (Government of Portugal) BSA & Co 1876 (date). The barrel is retained by a single Baddley band and has 3 groove rifling that has staining & residue consistent with age and use. The right side of the barrel near the breech is stamped T129. There is no cleaning rod fitted which is normal for a Snider cavalry carbine, the old ram rod channel being fitted with a wood dowel. The carbine has the usual bumps and knocks consistent with use and age. The carbine is complete with its original brass butt plate with the extended tang, and trigger guard. The cocking and firing actions are crisp. The carbine measures 38” in length with a 19 ½ ” barrel. The price includes UK delivery. NB This is an antique obsolete calibre rifle and no licence is required to own it in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21678 £895.00
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