Snider-Enfield

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Quick Overview

Manufacturer

Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield (and various conversion contractors)

Origin

United Kingdom

Production

1866 - 1874

Overview

The Snider-Enfield was a .577 caliber breech-loading conversion of the British Pattern 1853 Enfield muzzle-loading rifle. The conversion used a hinged breech block designed by Jacob Snider that pivoted to the side for loading. It was the British Army's first standard-issue breech-loading rifle.

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