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Snider-Enfield Rifle

British Snider-Enfield Rifle, calibre .577". This rifle was made in 1862 but was converted from muzzle-loading to breech-loading about 1867. This rifle was presented to the 1st Durham Rifle Volunteers at Stockton by Captain Thompson as a musketry prize and was won by Sergeant Chambers. Acc No: 2093

Date:

1862-1870

Item Type:

photograph

Reference:

2093.1

Snider-Enfield Rifle is an object from the Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Collection.

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