R. T. Pritchett: a commercial .577 Pattern 1856 percussion rifle, barrel 33 in., inscribed 'LONDON'

R. T. Pritchett: a commercial .577 Pattern 1856 percussion rifle, barrel 33 in., inscribed 'LONDON' above the breech, with London Company proof marks and barrel maker's name of John Clive, tangent/ladder back sight, lock plate with line engraved border and inscribed 'R. T. PRITCHETT', with snap cap on retaining chain, steel jag head ram rod. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.

The George Geear Collection

Robert Taylor Pritchett's name became associated with the original bullet employed in the Pattern 1853 Rifle-Musket after he helped William Ellis Metford in its development. Refs. Blackmore, 'Gunmakers of London'; Brett Gibbons, 'The English Cartridge'.