Carbine

Production date
1873-1880
 Description
A commercial sporting Snider patent .577 calibre carbine. " W.C. Scott & Son London" is marked on the lock and the barrel. It is fitted with a drop leaf sight and has a chequered wrist and foregrip. A silver plate is on the butt with a name (possibly "Plasey") scratched on it.
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Artist/Maker
Production role
Manufacturer
Production date
1873-1880
Classification
Armament T&E - Firearm/Armament T&E/T&E For Science & Technology
Credit line
This is a top quality firearm made with real engineering skill. It is the sort of weapon used by gentlemen on treks during the Late Victorian era.
Accession number
A76.872
Collection type
Firearms
Armaments
Militaria
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