N0 5 on my list,
This is my Snider 2 Band Rifle dated 1860
The Snider was the first British Breach Loader to be issued to the Army .
A lot of these were converted from the 1853 Enfield Muzzle Loader as this rifle seems to be.
Sniders were issued around 1862 so the date preceeds this but is correct for an Enfield.
These Rifles were in service until the introduction if the Martini Henry around 1871. (My next one to post)
Regards
Jim
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