S.A.I.S. No. 20 .577 Pattern 1853 Rifle Musket & Snider-Enfield

Number 20 in the series, this book covers the 1853 Rifle Musket and it's subsequent conversion to the Snider-Enfield breech loading Rifle and Carbine.

Contained here are chapters on the 1853 genealogy, Snider Enfield genealogy, Volunteer and 'Extra Service' Patterns, Specifications, User Guides, and illustrated parts lists - including 'Accessories and Appurtanances', Bayonets, Stripping and Assembling and Factory, Inspection and Classification Marks.

Packed with information and many illustrations including both B&W photographs and line drawings, this is one of the few detailed books on the technical side of these weapons.

48 pages, soft card covers.

ISBN 0 949749 63 X.