Original British P-1864 Snider type Breech Loading Two Band Short Rifle with Socket Bayonet Japanese Field Gear each with Nepalese Negari script

each with Nepalese Negari script indicating various 19th century manufacture dates and were in use up until the late 1890s

1855 a Military committee approved Colonel Bonner's "Pattern Rifle" and an order was placed for just 100 units

Clearly a man of quality

The rear band of this interior has a panel of dark brown leather

Original British P-1864 Snider type Breech Loading Two Band Short Rifle with Socket Bayonet Japanese Field Gear each with Nepalese Negari scriptOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine 25. 5" barreled Snider two band short rifles intended for use by specialized troopers such as Pioneers. It is a purpose built shorter version of the standard 39" barrel Snider Infantry Rifle these Short rifles are becoming uncommon especially ones still retaining their rifling which, after the Sepoy Rebellion of 1858 59, was banned from Indian Service. Nepal stayed loyal to the British crown and was