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The rifle remains in exceptional condition for its age
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A FINE TOWER .577 (SNIDER) THREE-BAND MILITARY RIFLE
The lockplate signed 'Tower' and dated '1871', with an impressed crown, Snider patent breech conversion, brass triggerguard and butt-plate, the butt-plate engraved 'Forest of Mar IV 193941', the full-stock with three-bands, sling-swivels, brass cap and cleaning-rod, the barrel with leaf rear-sight and pyramidal fore-sight
Weight 8lb. 12oz., 13 5/8in. pull, 37in. barrel, Black Powder proof
The lockplate signed 'Tower' and dated '1871', with an impressed crown, Snider patent breech conversion, brass triggerguard and butt-plate, the butt-plate engraved 'Forest of Mar IV 193941', the full-stock with three-bands, sling-swivels, brass cap and cleaning-rod, the barrel with leaf rear-sight and pyramidal fore-sight
Weight 8lb. 12oz., 13 5/8in. pull, 37in. barrel, Black Powder proof
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis
Rifles and Pistols, (red labels) with specific exceptions (blue and yellow labels), require a British Firearms Certificate or Export Licence. All are sold 'as found'
This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges