<p>Snider Mk III Sergeants 3rd Model short rifle, 1875 New Zealand military issue Snider Mk III Sergeants 3rd Model short rifle, 1875; with ramrod; 2 barrel band, .577 inch calibre, breech-loader; 5 groove right hand twist Enfield rifling; Mk III breech; iron furniture; rear barrel band is loose missing parts: rear sling swivel and screw; nipple protector and chain markings: serial number on lock: 2008 on underside of breech block and underside of breech locking lever: 502 makers name and issue marks on lock plate: sold out of service marks; WD; BSA &amp; M Co. / 1875 inspection marks on lock plate: [crown] / VR NZ issue mark and rack number on butt trap: NZ / sold out of service mark / [broad arrow] 2008 on stock left hand side under breech: rack number: 3008 on left hand side of barrel and breech: various manufacturer's and proof marks; sold out of service marks; WD on clearing rod: 01535 number painted on barrel: [1J or IJ] manufacturer Birmingham Small Arms &amp; Metal Co., circa 1875 
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Credit Line: Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, W0169 

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