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The plaque inscription states: '15th Shropshire Rifle Volunteers / This Rifle Was Won By / Corp.l Wm. Thomas / as the Best Shot at 200 & 400 Yards / 26th Oct.r 1861'.
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L. A. CO., DATED '1861'
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A FINE .577 'P.53' (THIRD MODEL) PERCUSSION VOLUNTEER PRIZE RIFLE IN TRANSIT CHEST
L. A. CO., DATED '1861'
With blued 39 in. (99 cm.) barrel sighted to 900 yards, case-hardened lock, figured walnut three-quarter stock with chequered grip and fore-end, the butt with silver presentation plaque, brass mounts, blued barrel-bands, ramrod with S.W. Silver & Co. hard rubber guide, and much original finish, London proof marks, in black-painted wooden transit chest with worn period textile slip and retailer's label of Samuel Higham, Oswestry
L. A. CO., DATED '1861'
With blued 39 in. (99 cm.) barrel sighted to 900 yards, case-hardened lock, figured walnut three-quarter stock with chequered grip and fore-end, the butt with silver presentation plaque, brass mounts, blued barrel-bands, ramrod with S.W. Silver & Co. hard rubber guide, and much original finish, London proof marks, in black-painted wooden transit chest with worn period textile slip and retailer's label of Samuel Higham, Oswestry