Original British Snider Sporting Short Rifle by Manton with Saber Bayonet Brunswick Parts and the Carriers which are

and the Carriers which are also WWII manufactured are painted in Post War Apple Green

Our inert display reproduction faithfully replicates this classic weapon but none of the internal working parts are included

The recoil spring assembly is currently easily obtainable on the open market at a reasonable cost

The top of the tin has initials “L

This bayonet Scabbard designed for the legendary SMLE of WWII and later

Original British Snider Sporting Short Rifle by Manton with Saber Bayonet Brunswick Parts and the Carriers which areOriginal Item: Only One Available. We first thought this was a British officer's custom constructed short Snider boar hunting rifle complete with a pattern 1856 Saber bayonet needed as last ditch defense against a mortally wounded wild boar. The barrel bears multiple English proof marks and is nicely marked: MANTON & CO, CULCUTTA AND LONDON T. TURNER The case hardened lock bears no markings other than a stylized "crown", while both receiver ring and