oierlings Well-Known Member Joined Aug 2, 2006 Messages 82 Location Zuerich Jul 29, 2020 #61 Hi sorry to ask, but I'm not very familiar with the Weapons of that time and area. What kind / make are these Riffles. Regards Eric
Hi sorry to ask, but I'm not very familiar with the Weapons of that time and area. What kind / make are these Riffles. Regards Eric
valiant A Fixture Joined Nov 21, 2010 Messages 3,473 Location stoke on trent Jul 29, 2020 #62 Eric - they are Snider rifles. Essentially, they were Enfield rifles converted to breech loading, by having the back of the barrel cut away and a Snider breech added.
Eric - they are Snider rifles. Essentially, they were Enfield rifles converted to breech loading, by having the back of the barrel cut away and a Snider breech added.
oierlings Well-Known Member Joined Aug 2, 2006 Messages 82 Location Zuerich Jul 29, 2020 #63 Thanks ! Something like this below ? P-1864
valiant A Fixture Joined Nov 21, 2010 Messages 3,473 Location stoke on trent Jul 29, 2020 #64 Thats the one..!!
C Chrisr PlanetFigure Supporter Joined Jun 13, 2008 Messages 1,874 Location Australia Jul 29, 2020 #65 You've done a top job with this Valiant. Well done.
valiant A Fixture Joined Nov 21, 2010 Messages 3,473 Location stoke on trent Jul 29, 2020 #66 Many thanks, Chris!
