Original Snider Enfield Mk III Cavalry Carbine Cal. .577Snider - interestingly stamped - very good

Original Snider Enfield Mk III Cavalry Carbine Cal. .577Snider.

Very rare version in fully functional condition. Strong action with 2 working catches. Bolt fully functional. Barrel inside good to very good for weapons of this era. Stock well preserved. The cover of the accessory compartment in the stock cap and the two-piece cleaning rod stored inside are missing. Also missing are the leather sight protector and the corresponding screws in the stock. The well-preserved, complete stamping proves the originality and provenance of this rare piece. These indicate manufacture 1871-1875 in Enfield - service in India and arsenal maintenance by the East India Government with BSA action - return/inspection in the motherland in September 1889. See the photos. Offers welcome. International shipping only via exporter commissioned by the buyer.