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Roden's Imp. Snider's Pat. Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Roden's Imp. Snider's Pat. Rifle
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16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Important Roden's Improved Snider's Patent Breechloading Rifle, NSNV, .577 Snider cal., 30-1/2'' barrel, blue finish, walnut stock. Breechblock is marked ''Roden Improved Snider Patent''; lock is marked ''Tower''. Consignor states that a Col. Richard B. Roden was associated with Snider in the development of the Snider Breechloading conversion of the Pattern 58 Enfield rifle and assisted Snider's widow in settling the royalty rights with the British Government. This Roden's Snider Patent Improvement marked rifle is thought to be the only known example extant. From the New York Public Library Archives and Manuscripts section the following documents are available: John Vaughan Snider papers include 1867, power of attorney granted to John Vaughan Snider by his brothers. 1868, Sept. 28. Deed of compromise between Richard Brown Roden of the 1st part, John V. Snider (et al) re the patents for the construction of breech loading fire-arms. 1870: papers re his patent on a combined holder and drip catcher. Printed material and photographs of rifles complete the papers. Breech block is marked ''Roden Improved Snider Patent''. Lock is marked ''Tower''. Condition is near excellent, with all steel parts showing a grey/brown patina and age spotting throughout. Stock is excellent with minor handling marks and slight scrapes to the right side. Action is tight, bore is bright. Est.: $2,000-$3,500. (Antique)`