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Message started by dbm on 03/14/05 at 9:09am

Title: Snider Muzzle Stopper/Sight Protector
Post by dbm on 03/14/05 at 9:09am

Pictured below is a detail I have taken from a photograph of a Volunteer rifle team of the 1870's. All are armed with Snider rifles, and I note that several of them had their muzzle stopper/sight protector fitted, as shown. The full team picture can be found in the "Volunteer Infantry ( 1859-1908 )" forum.

David

http://www.researchpress.co.uk/pics/sniderteam2.jpg

Title: Re: Snider Muzzle Stopper/Sight Protector
Post by Bill_Curtis on 03/19/05 at 11:33pm

The Muzzle Stopper and Sight Protecter at the front looks exactly like the Kerr Pattern. The rifles are muzzle loaders as far as I can see.

Title: Re: Snider Muzzle Stopper/Sight Protector
Post by dbm on 03/20/05 at 9:39am

It's not so clear on the first image I posted, but the part pic below (fits to the left of the one above) shows the Snider action more clearly.

David

http://www.researchpress.co.uk/pics/sniderteam3.jpg