MINT BORE**1871 Victorian British Enfield tower Snider MK III .577 Obsolete Calibre 3 Band Rifle. Sn 20854 Single Shot .577 Rifles

**MINT BORE**1871 Victorian British Enfield tower Snider MK III .577 Obsolete Calibre 3 Band Rifle. Sn 20854 - 20854

This is an excellent .577 Calibre Snider, MK III 3 Band Rifle. It has all original Walnut woodwork and metal throughout. Its steel action plate is signed ‘Tower’ (Enfield) and is dated ‘1871’. The barrel has proofs. It has a brass butt plate, trigger guard & fore end block. The rifle measures 55” overall with a 36 ½” barrel. The barrel’s bore is near mint, clean and bright with well defined rifling. The hinged breech has the correct MK III knurled locking catch. The rifle is complete with sling swivels, ram rod, block, block and blade fore sight, ladder rear sight & heavy military hammer. Its cocking and firing actions work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB This is an antique, obsolete calibre weapon and no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 20854

£1,275.00