[trappermike]

Anyone have an idea on what make this is?
Thanks

[robert garner]

0Oo
Snider that's it!

after the War,"the US that is"converted rifled muskets to the"Trapdoor"
configuration to accept cartridges,
Britain did the same,save their model opened sidewise, I am probably wrong but I believe it's cartridge was like a paper shotgun shell.
hope this helps
robert

[Acorn Mush]

Yup, that's a Snider all right! Does yours have a locking latch built into the left side of the breechblock? What is the date on your lockplate?