Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, W0167
Primary Maker
Place
Date
Circa 1866
Associated Notes
Snider Mk I short rifle, circa 1866
New Zealand military issue, circa 1866
In 1867 British Army accepted proposals of American Joseph Snider for converting their Enfield rifled muskets into breech-loaders. Sniders later replaced in British service by the Martini-Henry.
See: Ian V Hogg Illustrated Encyclopedia of Firearms p286 for details
Associated Event
NZ Wars
Associated Place
Associated Date
Circa 1866
Period
Signature/marks
1120 N [military arrow] Z over 87 & serial number:1120] (firearm serial number)
Media
Measurement Description
overall length: 1230mm
barrel length: 775mm
calibre: .577 inches (14mm)
Measurement Reading
Classification
Last Update
15 May 2023
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