Fine And Rare British Snider Enfield Saddle Ring Carbine

577/450 caliber. 18 inch round barrel. The bolted lock stamped “TOWER” and crown. The round barrel with viewed and proved marks.

The walnut stock stamped in a circle with “London Armoury, JA Kerr & Co, 54  King Willian Stre.” Brass triggerguard and buttplate.

Barrel retains 80%+ thinning blue. Lock with perfect markings and 90% of what appears to be original brown finish. Figured walnut stock with perfect Kerr stamp and only very minor marks. Stock rates excellent plus. Bore is very fine and action is perfect.

This lovely carbine even retains its leather hand protector (always missing). Full military configuration civilian Snider saddle ring carbines are very rare. This is a lovely example of the quintessential British cartridge cavalry carbine.