Original British Gurkha P-1864 Snider Two Band Short Rifle- Cleaned and Complete German Air Force Luftwaffe this specimen features an un-rebated

this specimen features an un-rebated cylinder mated to a 7½” long barrel

It has a swiveling hardwood handle

Six additional carbines were delivered as samples

As a result of the Sepoy Rebellion the Regiment received 12 Victoria Crosses more than any other Cavalry Regiment

Original British Gurkha P-1864 Snider Two Band Short Rifle- Cleaned and Complete German Air Force Luftwaffe this specimen features an un-rebatedOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Two Band Short Snider Rifle was used by Gurkha Infantry Mountain troops, issued in . 577 caliber and fitted with an original 26. 5" barrel secured by only two steel barrel bands. Correct short pattern includes a ladder back sight with the brass furniture, checkered wrist stock, with an overall length only 45". These scarce short infantry rifles were issued exclusively to Gurkha Mountain units in small numbers.