Original British Victorian P-1869 Snider-Enfield MkIII Rifle by RSAF Enfield with Figured Stock - dated 1871 Lewis Gun the first American shell of

the first American shell of the war was fired toward German lines by a First Division artillery unit

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the legendary "City of Blades"

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Original British Victorian P-1869 Snider-Enfield MkIII Rifle by RSAF Enfield with Figured Stock - dated 1871 Lewis Gun the first American shell ofOriginal item: Only one Available. This came to us from a recent gun show, and did not come out of Nepal. This is a very late production Three Band Snider Enfield rifle, which looks to have only seen light use during its service life. It is marked 1871 ENFIELD on the Lock Plate under the CROWN (Broad Arrow) "Lock Viewer's mark" and also carries the stamping of the CROWN V. R. across its tail. This indicates manufacture at the Royal Small Arms Factory