19th Century Volunteers Presentation Pattern 1858 Short Rifle
Stock Number: 50167
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This is a very fine .577 Volunteer weapon, aka "Bar-on-Band", single shot percussion rifle, with an o/a length of 49".
It has a 33"round barrel, with a superb, mirror finish 5 groove rifled bore. With fine engraving to Lock, Hammer, Spur Trigger Guard, Butt plate, and Nose Cap. The one piece walnut stock, is to a superb Dark patina of age, with fine chequering to the wrist and breech end of the forestock area. There are only very minor dings of age and use.
To the RHS shoulder stock, is a silvered oval plaque, inscribed
"No 10 Tower Co/ 1st Birmingham Rifle Volunteers/To/ Lieut McLnnis Adjutant/1860".
At some time in it's life, there has been a very good, and expertly executed refinish. The barrel is to a fine, smooth plumb blue.
Complete with an original ramrod, a rear ladder sight to 1100 yards, and a foresight, a bayonet "Bar -on-Band" to the foreband, and 2 special sling attatchments.
Altogether, a superb rifle.
Period
C1860
Dimensions
See Text
Geographical area
UK and Ireland
Description
A fine Presentation Percussion Rifle.
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Dealer information
Millais Antiques
I have dealt in Antique Arms and Armour for about 35 years, and my interest began as a school boy during the 2nd WW.
After leaving my home town of Leicester, I went to University, and qualified as a Dental Surgeon at Guys Hospital in 1961 .
My main interests are British and North American Arms of the 18th, 19th,and early 20th Century, plus a few Continental items.
It was 14 years ago that I retired from Dentistry. However, I have continued running my Antiques business, initially while still in practice, and now make most of my sales online, but still exhibit at a number of specialized Antique Arms and Militaria Fairs eg .. Bisley, Bristol, and also at the IACF Fairs, at Ardingly, Sussex.
I also deal in Period Scientific Instruments, mainly of a military association, and have a full listing on www.fleaglass.com.
