Antique Calisher & Terry Rifle SN. ACTR *

Antique Very Rare British Calisher & Terry .54 Calibre Percussion Rifle in good condition, with a full working action and very good bore, with original leather sling. The Calisher and Terry Rifle was an early bolt-action breech-loading carbine. It used a waterproof paper cartridge ignited with a percussion cap. Approved by the British War Office for use by cavalry, it was first issued to the 18th Hussars, but is best known from its use by the Colonial governments in Australia and New Zealand. A number were used during the American Civil War, particularly by Confederate units commanded by General, Jeb Stuart. The American President, Jefferson Davis was also known to be fond of this design. Around 20,000 rifle and carbine models were produced between 1855 and 1868. Obsolete Calibre Antique, no licence required.

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