A 11mm ALBINI-BRAENDLIN BREECH-LOADING SERVICE RIFLE, serial no. 3439, dated for 1868, with 34 1/2in. in the white barrel (some staining) with block and blade front-sight and a bayonet lug on the underside, fitted with a tangent rear-sight, flip-up breech, plain unmarked back-action lock, regulation iron mounted full walnut stock with nose-cap and two further barrel bands, refinished throughout, with clearing rod. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

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