What Snider?
Hi there I have just found this excellent site. A real treasure trove of information! Having been a collector of antique flintlock pistols for a number of years, I now wish to start a small collection...
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i would have to say the standard three band is the most romantic and best historical snider in my opinion. it was at abysyinia (magdala) but the artillery carb and cavlery carbs where at isandlwana (...
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I guess a MkII** 3 band long rifle would be a good one for your collection. Welcome to the forums. -Ryan
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My choice would be the Cavalry Carbine, my example is really rough but I still prefer is to my rifle. JIm
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snider volley wrote: i would have to say the standard three band is the most romantic and best historical snider in my opinion. it was at abysyinia (magdala) but the artillery carb and cavlery carbs...
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snider volley wrote: i too have tried to get the major food groups and also have bess Yep, exactly what I have in mind. I thought of starting with a Bess but realised I need to save a tad more to get...
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That Bess is a real beauty! The one pictured is, I am sure, a good quality repro - you'd have to save long & hard for an original Bess with such an early date & then have to find one. A.Roads
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thanks guys ,i built the 1728 long land pattern bess 46 inch barrel 78 cal
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I do really like my cav. carbine but think I would be very happy with an arty also. As I look back, I have somehow ended up with carbine lengths of many longarms. I guess that I would suggest you...
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Two nice things about carbines: 1) They're easy to move when you buy a new house. 2) A dozen carbines just doesn't look as bad as a dozen rifles. The wife might not notice
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Yes, the small car thing can be a factor. It is pretty tough to fit my sporting long rifle into our Toyota when it is packed for travel, so I have to pull the barrel for transport. If it had a...
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