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Whitworth Rifle Barrel Band 1863

Whitworth Rifle Barrel Band 1863

Ref: BAND015

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Barrel band from a pattern 1863 Whitworth rifle.

In 1863 8000 Whitworth rifles of a government pattern were made at Enfield. They were issued to various regiments for troop trials. The results of which were not over-encouraging, together with the interest in Breech Loaders and the introduction of the Snider, the Enfield Whitworths were sold off as surplus C1870.

Many were purchased by the trade, refurbished, in many cases military and Enfield markings removed and offered for commercial sale. The bayonet lugs were sometimes removed at this time.

Price:£23.00


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