Tower .577 Snider (H) MkIII Snider

Description

An interesting two band snider short rifle built on an ordanance pattern 1858bar on band short rifle. Border engraved Tower lock which is dated 1877 (overstamped from 186?) with a flat faced Mk3 Snider hammer. Walnut stock with regulation pattern 1858 steel furniture including long trigger guard tang and square section jag cleaning rod to the underside. Birmingham proofed 3 grooved rifle with ladder rear sight graduated to 1100 yards.

A Commercial conversion of a millitary rifle sold for use by a voulenteer soldier or a target shooter of the day. The ordinance never converted the non-interchangeable P58's for service issue but a few ere converted like this by the Birmingham and London gun trades.

In good condition with a good bore and good mechanics , good tight lock up and very nice sharp stock. A good example of a scarce volunteer pattern of a Snider Short rifle.