Fine Modern & Antique Arms - March 2024 : Sale A0324 Lot 708
A GOOD .577 (SNIDER) THREE-BAND INFANTRY RIFLE SIGNED TOWER, serial no. 45,

Product Details

A GOOD .577 (SNIDER) THREE-BAND INFANTRY RIFLE SIGNED TOWER, serial no. 45,
dated for 1866, with 36 1/2in. blued barrel, commercial proofs, block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, flip-open breech marked 'SNIDER'S PATENT', colour hardened lock with 'TOWER' below the date, ordnance stamp and a crown over 'V.R.' device to tail, walnut full-stock, brass furniture except three iron barrel bands and jag-ended clearing rod, much apparently original finish



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Estimate £600-800

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