1860 Dated, Enfield Pattern 1853, 3 Band .577, Second Pattern Snider Rifle by L.A.CO. Sn - 21677 Enfield Pattern 1853, 3 Band .577, Second Pattern Snider Rifle by L.A.CO. Sn - 21677 Muzzleloader .577 SNIDER Rifles

This is an excellent Enfield Pattern 1853, 3 Band Snider rifle manufactured by the London Armoury Company in 1860. The lock plate is stamped With Queens Crown, VR (Victoria Regina) L.A.CO and 1860 (date) and a military acceptance stamp. The rifle is complete with its 900 yard range ladder rear sight, correct Snider hammer, block and blade fore sight, sling swivels, Baddeley barrel bands and cleaning rod. The wood work is stamped with the London Armoury roundel together with a class I stamp underneath. The woodwork is in excellent condition and has the usual age related knocks, bumps and bruises. The rifle is complete with its original brass butt plate with the extended tang, fore end block and trigger guard. The breach block is stamped WD on the top and the breach is stamped with ** and II signifying a second pattern breech block. The 3 groove barrel retains much of its original blued finish and has a bright bore with well-defined 3 groove rifling together with many military proof marks. The cocking and firing actions are crisp. The rifle measures 54” with a 39” barrel. See Section C, Snider Arms, Catalogue of the Enfield Pattern Room, British Rifles, published by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office. The price includes UK delivery. NB This is an antique obsolete calibre rifle and no licence is required to own it in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21677