NWMP Snider Cavalry Carbine

[cigar_man]

I was reading about Dingus and his NWMP Enfield MKII Revolver.
Excellent find, BTW.

I thought maybe some of you would like to see a Snider Mk III Cavalry Carbine, Enfield 1871 that was issued to the NWMP, "D" Division 1-9 Fort Macleod.

This is a recent purchase of mine.
The only thing missing is the leather sight cover.
It is in excellent overall condition including the bore.

As a side note, the Cavalry Carbine came along with a Snider Cadet that was issued originaly to the Grand Trunk Railway.


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[DEZ]

Very nice and very rare to find one that can be proved to be NWMP bet that cost a pretty penny

 

[dingus]

Yes thats a very nice find to.

 

[cigar_man]

I also recently picked up a M1865 Spencer Carbine.

Interesting thing about the carbine is that also happens to be of Canadian Militia Issue.

It is in 56-50 and in excellent condition.

It came out of stores from Kingston, Ontario.

As far as I know locally, they where issued to the Queens Own Rifles (Battle of Ridgeway with the Finians) and local Militia's in the Milton, Ontario area.

 

[green]

QOR had some M1865 Spencer long rifles at Ridgeway in 1866. Only known combat use of a RF rifle by Empire troops.

 

[apu]

What an impressive find, very nice.