US Civil War Era London Armory Company .577 Snider Enfield Obsolete Calire Rifle

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Rarely seen an 1860 dated  London Armory Company (L.A.Co) manufactured Snider, chambered in obsolete calibre .577. L.A.Co. made Snider's were held in high regard by the British military and were purchased by them in preference to other contractors. The London Armoury Company was established in 1856 with the sole intention of producing military arms for British War Department, as well as export markets. The board of directors and shareholders in the company consisted of some of the 19th century most prestigious and renowned British gun makers, they included Archibald Hamilton, Robert Adams, Richard Ashton, James Kerr, John Deane and William Harding. These world renowned gunmakers were responsible for some of the 19th centuries most famous gun designs and there development. This particular Snider has some very interesting markings. It is well documented that during the US Civil War, and after negotiations with Caleb Huse, that L.A.Co would supplied the Confederate armies with its entire rifle production. British rifles destine for the US rifles were marked with 24 on the barrel to signify its calibre to the user. The etched numbers on the brass trigger guard are also a characterist Confederate marking. A very interesting rifle worthy of some further research. This lovely 155 year old rifle can be owned live without any form of license. It has a full working action and is in good working order. Chambered in obsolete calibre .577.

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Product Code: US R3

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