Mid 19th C breechloading rifle

[adrian]

I agree that it has the hallmarks of a trials rifle, ungraduated rear sight, "Enfield" configuration where possible. Definitely aimed at British military, whether it dates to earlier or later trials is difficult to tell, probably earlier given the caliber. I have not come across one that fits this description in Ordnance Select Committee minutes of the period, however there was a plethora of submitted breech loading arms & actions that were brought forward & often mainly the name of the "inventor" is noted.

[corrado26]

I think this is a conversion specially made for a left handed man
corrado26

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Originally Posted by corrado26

I think this is a conversion specially made for a left handed man
corrado26

You may well be correct , but a conversion from what ?

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Originally Posted by adrian

I agree that it has the hallmarks of a trials rifle, ungraduated rear sight, "Enfield" configuration where possible. Definitely aimed at British military, whether it dates to earlier or later trials is difficult to tell, probably earlier given the caliber. I have not come across one that fits this description in Ordnance Select Committee minutes of the period, however there was a plethora of submitted breech loading arms & actions that were brought forward & often mainly the name of the "inventor" is noted.

Yes I do agree ... I wish I could pin it down to a known model though !

[corrado26]

I do not belief that the left hand conversion is made for ordnance or was definitely aimed at British military use. All European ordnance guns or Rifles have been made for normal right hand use, so why should there be a series of left hand test guns?
corrado26

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Originally Posted by corrado26

I do not belief that the left hand conversion is made for ordnance or was definitely aimed at British military use. All European ordnance guns or Rifles have been made for normal right hand use, so why should there be a series of left hand test guns?
corrado26

yes good point , I must admit that I have never encountered any military issue guns that were left handed, though of course this does occur with sporting guns.

[adrian]

Yes I do agree ... I wish I could pin it down to a known model though !


Surely someone in the HBSA will know, it would be worth seeing if you can get some exposure of your rifle there.

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Originally Posted by adrian

Yes I do agree ... I wish I could pin it down to a known model though !


Surely someone in the HBSA will know, it would be worth seeing if you can get some exposure of your rifle there.

Very good suggestion , will try them , thanks

[stenoyab]

Old thread, but fairly certain this is a rifle by the British makers/inventors, the Green Brothers, they patented a number of systems, and I think this is based on their provisional patent, no.1794 April 28. 1876.

"Breech actions, sliding breech-block; protecting from dust and rain. -- Relates to the breech-loading rifle described in Specification No.49 A.D.1871"

The cut out in the side of the barrel breech was to allow the bolt to lock firmly when pushed forward and closed.