Rifle, Short
Description
A smooth bore .577 calibre percussion short rifle with a plain lock plate and two bands. The hammer and lock plate are from a Snider weapon. The butt strap is marked " TH2/340 ". The rifle also bears 'sold from service' marks.
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This
weapon
is
thought
to
have
been
assembled
as
a
theatrical
or
display
prop
as
it
is
a
strange
combination
of
parts
which
would
not
be
able
to
be
fired
in
the
current
configuration.
Accession number
A76.928
Collection type
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