577 Snider Sporter

[Oldroscoe]

Good evening all

I have a Snider Sporting rifle marked "J.C.& A. Lord. London Birmingham & Bombay" Built on a Mark ll action marked "Snider Patent" the five groove barrel carries black powder proofs Birmingham (1813-1904) and London (1868-1925). The stock is nicely finished - not reworked military. The barrel has a full length under rib with cleaning/ram rod - the bore excellent and the action is tight. A good shooter, it came without history. The multiple address suggests a retail outlet and I suspect Indian origin. I wonder if there are any more out there with background information.
Thanks
Ross

 

[green]

In the 1970s a surplus lot of arms including Sniders and Martinis was imported to North America from Nepal. Among them were JC&A LORD Snider sporters like yours. Lord was not a gunmaker but an import export business in Britain. Another lot of Nepal arms has been recently imported including Lord Sniders.

 

[Oldroscoe]

Hello Green
Thanks for the info. Despite its origin this rifle appears to be well made and is a good shooter - I will just bear in mind that its not an Enfield and keep loads on the light side.
Cheers
Ross

 

[Dantforth]

Ross, have you checked the forum which deals strictly with these rifles? It is "British Militaria Forums" at www.ezboard.com. I believe that if you try British Militaria on Google you will find it. Lots of specific info and some posts relating directly to the "Lord" rifles. Dave

 

[Oldroscoe]

Hi Dantforth
Info very much appreciated, will certainly look into that forum. Sorry for the delay in reply - out and about for Sunday Trap and Thunder Storm last night closed things down. Thanks Dave.
Regards
Ross