Antique Firearms - Collectors Source

Snider Enfield firing pin protector reproduction

Al Fraser — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:46:24 +0000

Reproduction firing pin protector. Brass with plastic pad.

The post Snider Enfield firing pin protector reproduction first appeared on Collectors Source.

Austrian Wanzl Model 1866 Gendarmerie Carbine

Al Fraser — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:36:32 +0000

Very interesting conversion of Lorenz to carbine length for use by national police service (Gendarmerie). Wanzl action with forward tilting breech block and beavertail cocking knob. Lock plate numbered 863 for manufacture date 1863. Austrian eagle stamped on tail of lock plate. Barrel marked 68 for year of manufacture of barrel 1868, bore has strong rifling, dark with surface corrosion, 14mm x 33R cartridge. Elaborate nose cap, cleaning rod and two sling swivels. Overall length 41 ¼ inches, barrel 24 inches. Missing firing pin. Antique rifle, no license required to purchase or own.

The post Austrian Wanzl Model 1866 Gendarmerie Carbine first appeared on Collectors Source.

Snider Enfield firing pin protector

Al Fraser — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:11:49 +0000

Original, used, good condition.

The post Snider Enfield firing pin protector first appeared on Collectors Source.

Snider Enfield firing pin protector

Al Fraser — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:10:27 +0000

Original, used, leather pad is worn through with only some remaining as shown in photo.

The post Snider Enfield firing pin protector first appeared on Collectors Source.

Snider Enfield long rifle 1858 Mk II*

Al Fraser — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:03:26 +0000

Lock marked Crown over VR, 1858 Enfield. Top of breech II*. Bolt marked BSA Co. Barrel has proof broad arrow WD. Enfield stock cartouche is clearly visible, no DC marking. Brass butt tang clearly marked 10 R.R 387, very researchable. Original round end cleaning rod. Bore is Very Good, shine with strong rifling, minor darkening. Antique firearm, no license required to purchase or own.

The post Snider Enfield long rifle 1858 Mk II* first appeared on Collectors Source.

Snider Enfield long rifle 1867 Mk II*

Al Fraser — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:55:31 +0000

Lock marked Crown over VR, 1858 Enfield. Top of breech II*. Stock cartouche is still visible and DC in diamond on opposite side of butt stock. This musket has seen considerable use and would fit nicely in a Fenian Raids museum. Extensive exterior wear and tear including corrosion and characteristic wearing away of the stock at the breech from repeated firing. Bore is corroded. Hammer works and has strong spring. No cleaning rod. Interesting display-only example.

The post Snider Enfield long rifle 1867 Mk II* first appeared on Collectors Source.

Enfield Pattern 1844 Yeomanry Carbine

Al Fraser — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:53:10 +0000

Lock clearly marked Queen’s crown over V.R. and dated 1844 with viewer’s mark. Smoothbore 20 inch barrel in good condition, some shine with surface corrosion, .65 carbine calibre. Broad arrow BO marked butt stock. Top of barrel has many clear British proof marks as shown in photo. Simple fixed post rear sight and captive ramrod mechanism in very good condition. Sling bar with ring on left side of carbine. Brass trigger guard has pistol grip extension.

The post Enfield Pattern 1844 Yeomanry Carbine first appeared on Collectors Source.

Martini Henry Mk III Rifle

Al Fraser — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:40:05 +0000

Martini Henry Mk III rifle manufactured in 1882 RSAF Enfield. Right side of butt stock has cartouche visible. Overall condition is original, poor, with surface corrosion evident on most metal parts and considerable wear. Action works, strong spring. Bore is very poor, exceptionally dirty with corrosion. Some rifling visible. Lots of work required to clean this up to a display specimen of this highly desirable Martini Henry.

The post Martini Henry Mk III Rifle first appeared on Collectors Source.

Martini Henry Mk III Rifle Canadian marked

Al Fraser — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:42:48 +0000

Martini Henry Mk III rifle manufactured in 1883 by B.S.A. & M. Co. (Birmingham Small Arms and Metals). Well marked on receiver. War Department markings throughout as well as the usual proofs on the left side of barrel and knox form. Right side of butt stock has clear cartouche and D C for Dominion of Canada issue. Left side of butt stock marked 5 BCR for 5^th British Columbia Regiment of the Canadian Militia and rifle rack number 74. Overall condition is original, very good plus with cleaning rod and bore condition VG+, bright with strong rifling.

The post Martini Henry Mk III Rifle Canadian marked first appeared on Collectors Source.

Lancaster’s Patent 1855 Royal Engineer’s Carbine

Al Fraser — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:33:33 +0000

1855 Lancaster’s Patent. .577. Lock marked Lancaster’s Patent. Top of barrel very faintly marked 151 New Bond St. London, difficult to read as the metalwork has been varnished over. The barrel length is 31.75 inches (80.5 cm) and the overall length of the rifle is 47 ½ inches (120.5 cm). Smooth bore is good, shiny with patches of corrosion visible. Hammer cocks reliably, strong spring. Bayonet lug is correct for British Pattern 1856 Yataghan bayonet with leading tab. Complete with ramrod. Comes with tags attached from Ed Demby Military Antiques of Toronto.

The post Lancaster’s Patent 1855 Royal Engineer’s Carbine first appeared on Collectors Source.