Fine Modern & Antique Arms - November 2023 : Sale A1123 Lot 772
A .577 SNIDER BREECH-LOADING MK II** THREE BAND VOLUNTEER RIFLE, no visible serial number,

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A .577 SNIDER BREECH-LOADING MK II** THREE BAND VOLUNTEER RIFLE, no visible serial number,
circa 1871, with 36 1/2in. barrel retaining much original fading blue finish and struck with Birmingham proofs at breech, barleycorn front-sight and ladder rear-sight, the hinged breech block stamped 'SNIDER / PATENT', borderline engraved side-action lock stamped with the Crown cypher on the tail and 'TOWER /1871' to the centre, brass mounted full walnut stock, complete with original rod



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Estimate £400-600

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament