Thanks for the compliment, Tinker (...I think?)

Paul: The pics show the firearm at half-cock, although with Sniders that is a misnomer as the full-cock position is only a little bit further.

This is my third Snider. I have been most fortunate in the past to acquire a lovely Mk.III volunteer-pattern 3-band rifle by Barnett of London, complete with Patt.'53 socket bayonet, and a very tidy Mk.II Artillery Carbine.

My sad addiction to heritage arms almost surpasses that for British doubles! Truly pathetic!!