Original British P-1864 Snider Type Breech Block Locking Bolt Thumb Piece German Mauser 98k K98 This grip is in perfect

This grip is in perfect condition throughout

which is one very large

unlike the Model 1858

The bill is approximately 2 inches long

and the trigger guard and front grip strap were of brass while the backstrap was blued

Original British P-1864 Snider Type Breech Block Locking Bolt Thumb Piece German Mauser 98k K98 This grip is in perfectOriginal Item: VERY FEW AVAILABLE. The original MkI Version of the Snider Breech block did not have any type of locking mechanism to prevent accidental opening of the Breech. As the Snider became more common in the field, the need for some type of lock became apparent, so the MkIII version of the Breech block featured a locking bolt on the rear of the block, which locked into the rear of the barrel. This is the thumb piece lever that retracts the