Jacob Snider (1811 - 1866) was an American mechanical genius. He invented and patented a method of converting existing muzzle-loading rifles into breech-loading rifles, notably the Snider-Enfield. Originally from Montgomery Georgia, Snider later moved to Philidelphia, but died in poverty in Great Britain while attempting to recover promised compensation from the British government. [http//www. nypl. org/research/chss/spe/rbk/faids/snider.
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- Jacob Snider (1811 - 1866) was an American mechanical genius. He invented and patented a method of converting existing muzzle-loading rifles into breech-loading rifles, notably the Snider-Enfield. Originally from Montgomery Georgia, Snider later moved to Philidelphia, but died in poverty in Great Britain while attempting to recover promised compensation from the British government. [http//www. nypl. org/research/chss/spe/rbk/faids/snider. pdf] He was survived by his wife Angelina and several sons, and is buried in Kensal Green Cemetery. CategoryBurials at Kensal Green Cemetery Category1866 deaths CategoryAmerican engineers CategoryFirearm designers
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- Jacob Snider (1811 - 1866) was an American mechanical genius. He invented and patented a method of converting existing muzzle-loading rifles into breech-loading rifles, notably the Snider-Enfield. Originally from Montgomery Georgia, Snider later moved to Philidelphia, but died in poverty in Great Britain while attempting to recover promised compensation from the British government. [http//www. nypl. org/research/chss/spe/rbk/faids/snider.
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