#5092 • British BSA&M Co.-Snider Carbine-1875

Part of Firearms | August 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $500.00

Status: Sold

Portuguese Snider MKIII carbine in .577 cal with 19.25" round barrel. Lockplate stamped"BSA & M Co" and is dated 1875. Rear of lockplate exhibits crown over "GP" representing the Government of Portugal. Carbine is serial numbered"C4441" and presents Snider action at breech serial numbered"484". Barrel exhibits some bluing and casehardening and presents various proofing marks. Wood exhibits significant digs and gouges.