Fine Modern & Antique Arms - December 2021 : Sale A1221 Lot 793
B.S.A. Co. ENGLAND A .577 (SNIDER) BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL THREE-BAND SNIDER, serial no. 457,

Product Details

B.S.A. Co. ENGLAND
A .577 (SNIDER) BREECH-LOADING SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL 'THREE-BAND SNIDER', serial no. 457,
dated for 1872, with 36 1/2in. barrel (cleaned of finish around rear-sight), block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, flip open breech marked 'SNIDER PATENT' and 'BSA Co', plain lock signed 'BSA Co', dated and with a 'V.R.' crown device, walnut full-stock, brass furniture, the lower tang with later added serial number, three iron barrel-bands and jag-ended clearing rod



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Estimate £300-500

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament