A Martini & A Snider
The Martini sporter looks like a typical Hollis. It is chambered for the 577/450 cartridge.It has express sights with a standing leaf, two folding leaves and a folding ladder.So far so typical, but...
View Article.577 Chamber Reamer
AS INFO, THIS ITEM IS SOLD. Thank you for your interest.I have a chamber finishing reamer by Pacific Tool and Gauge. It is in "as new" condition, sharp as a razor.This reamer has a replaceable "live"...
View ArticleSafety of "Zulus"?
While many shoot these guns with blackpowder shells and some even with low-pressure smokeless rounds sold for use in "old classics," I have in my searches seen a number of warnings that they are...
View ArticleSnider enfield .577 bullets molds
Hi I'm new to reloading and to the snider .577 rifle. Also to using a forum so I hope I get it right. I was just wondering with the .600 molds is it the 24ga brass cut to length? And what dies are...
View ArticleSnider markings
Hello everyone, I am helping a freind with some research and we found these markings on his Snider-Enfleid carbine Mark II** And we are having some problems figuring out what it might be. Our theory...
View Articleprice help
Sorry to bother you all again, just doing more research on these Sniders in our collection. But I was wondering on pricing? The Snider I would like to price is a Mark II* Snider-Enfield converted from...
View ArticleLast call for help: Regimental mark?
I'm super sorry, I've been here only a few days and probably already anoyed the hell out of all of you. The butt plate of my Snider Long rifle MkII* has a 9 over 3 8 (or could be a 9) 1. I was...
View ArticleVolunteer Militia Rifles, Canada?
Hello all, I have a LR Snider-Enfield Mk II* (a converted 1862 Enfield with a BSA mark on the Snider breech) here with the mark 9 over 381 (or 391) on the "butt tang" like other regimental marks and a...
View ArticleSnider - Portuguese box
Does anyone have a box like this? (.577) produced in Portugal - Fábrica da Pólvora em Barcarena.
View ArticleHow much is a dab of Utdderly Smooth?
I'm going to try Udderly Smooth in a couple of week with my Mk.III Snider. I loaded the MagTech 24 gauge shot shells with 65 grains of Goex Cartridge, 1/2 sheet of double ply TP wad and a .600" pure...
View ArticleNew Snider owner! MK II* Short Rifle
Just got it in the mail today so I don't have any pics of my own, But this is the rifle I purchased: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=540079258It came with a reproduction sling...
View ArticleMy New Snider Carbine Is Sick
Hello Gentlmen. I recently purchased a snider carbine to compliment my DC issued Rifle. The carbine arrived today after its nearly 4,000 mile journey. Function was fine out of the box, but like all...
View ArticleNepal Snider Carbine Spring(is here) and Sights
I have a Nepal Snider Carbine with a Progressive twist 1-33", 26.5 inch barrel, and sights 22' apart. With a lot of potential, I think.I trashed the 'best effort' Nepal hand filed sight imitations...
View ArticleA Snider Introduction
Hi all..Not anything you don't know already, but the weather was great and the lighting seemed to be favourable.... Hope you enjoy it!
View ArticleNew Canadian Cavalry Carbine
Took the plunge on this Snider Enfield Cavalry Carbine after a sidebar conversation with Grant over a muddy photo (Thanks, Grant) as it appears to be a Canadian example.A Mk III w/ an 1871 lock date....
View Article1871 Snider-Enfield Cavalry Carbines - Canadian/Indian
So, what to make of the, at least primarily, 1871 lock date Mk III Snider Enfield carbines (and it appears to be only carbines) that appear to have a history in Canada, but also present what would...
View ArticleWhat have I done?? Another Snider!
I put in a bid on this that I didn't think would end up winning, but it did. Looks very much like the Canadian Cadet Carbine that has been shown here...
View ArticleFun at the range with the Mk.III Three Band Rifle
Took my three band Mk.III Snider out for it test drive with the 24 gauge shot shells, 65 grains of Goex Cartridge Black Powder, a .600 pure lead round ball and lots of Udderly Smooth for a lube. I’ve...
View Articlegood day in the shop
spent some time in the shop today loading some paper patched snider rounds for testing tomorrow if the nice spring weather holds. historical? no, did I have to try them?...
View ArticleRange Report
Been a while since I posted, but am still chugging away. I have been struggling for about 2 years now trying to get some decent accuracy from my old Snider Mk II in .577. I had two different bullet...
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