Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 23rd November 2022
Lot 379
A .577 Volunteer pattern Snider-Enfield service rifle
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £420
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Description
A .577 Volunteer pattern Snider-Enfield service rifle, barrel 36.5 in., London proof marks, MkIII breech with London Armoury Company monogram and Snider patent markings, border engraved lock dated 1863 and marked 'L.A.Co.', engraved side nail cups, barrel bands with recessed clamping screws, chequered stock with steel furniture and vacant silver disc to the butt, jag head clearing rod. Obsolete calibre - no licence required in the UK.