Original 1864 Experimental Snider Rifle with Loaded Chamber Indicator U.S. Civil War which had a less 'scientific'

which had a less 'scientific' design

and a repair by the butt plate but with some original finish intact

The blue dye shows light fade

In 1877 this dragoon style helmet was adopted but the shell was black

Also included is the original leather sheath with nickel plated toe

Original 1864 Experimental Snider Rifle with Loaded Chamber Indicator U.S. Civil War which had a less 'scientific'Original Item: Only One Available. This is ab amazing item from our 2003 purchase from the old palace of Lagan Silikhana in Kathmandu Nepal. This is a Nepalese Snider . 577 cal rifle with the early model breechblock and a very unique and rare loaded chamber indicator on the barrel tang. The rifle bears no markings other than Nepalese arsenal markings. The indicator when in the rear position indicates that there is a cartridge in the chamber, in the