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Lot #79

Lot 78: Portuguese Contract BSA & M. Co. Snider Carbine

Lot 78: Portuguese Contract BSA & M. Co. Snider Carbine

Portuguese Contract BSA & M. Co. Snider Carbine

Manufacturer: BSA
Model: Snider
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 577
Barrel: 19 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 12
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly shiny with pitting/spotting and worn rifling.
Description:

Dated 1875. Portuguese contract markings: Kingdom of Portugal "crown/G.P." cipher and "B.S.A. &MCo./1875" on lock. buttplate tang marked "R4/C/83."

Rating Definition:

Good overall with a brown patina, very slight traces of original finish in protected areas, some pitting/spotting, saddle ring absent from lower tang, stock with cracks, dings, and scratches. Mechanically functions.



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