.577 Snider-enfield Rifles & Carbines; British Service Longarms, 1866-c.1880.

.577 Snider-enfield Rifles & Carbines; British Service Longarms, 1866-c.1880.

The definitive study of Britain's first breech-loading rifle, at first converted from Enfield muskets, then newly made with Mk III breech. The trials, development, rifle and carbine models are detailed; new information along with descriptions of the cartridges. 240 pp plus 8 colour plates, 100 illustrations. Marking Ribbon.