Product Description

First rifle to become standard issue in the British Army through this "kit". Complete and original, the stocks were damaged beyond conservation, so we are offering the few rifles remaining in original condition but with the bonus of including a brand new stock. As an added value we have shaped the stock appropriately and fashioned new brass butt plates to bring your treasure back to its former glory. Features a 39" barrel with three bands of steel, brass trigger guard and butt plate. Complete with adjustable ladder-back sight, this rifle changed military tactics with its capabilities. Imported extensively for use in the U. S. Civil War. Overall condition fair to good. A very rare opportunity to own a significant piece of military history that greatly affected wars on three continents. Additional shipping & handling charge with item. Note: Although the replacement stocks are pre-shaped to accommodate most of the original parts, the lock cavity has not been drilled because each lock had subtle differenc