Original British 1872 Snider Saddle Ring Carbine with Matching Leather Saddle Scabbard - New Zealand Marked British Lancer As a group lead bombardier

As a group lead bombardier in combat

but the safety wind vane is replaced by a simple sliding releasing socket pulled back by the departure momentum

MANTON & CO

L: 8 inches

Original British 1872 Snider Saddle Ring Carbine with Matching Leather Saddle Scabbard - New Zealand Marked British Lancer As a group lead bombardierOriginal Items: Only one set available. As far as Snider rifles go this is as good as you will ever find. Despite having a CROWN over 1872 on the lock plate this was manufactured by: W. H. TINDALL 47 WHITTALL STREET BIRMINGHAM It was manufactured expressly for export to the government of NEW ZEALAND. This fine carbine bears Birmingham proof marks and is serial number 25. On the underside of the trigger guard it is clearly marked: N. Z. 85 This is a