Original British P-1864 Nepalese Gurkha Snider Two Band Short Rifle made with British Parts - Nakku Arsenal Military Equipment Leather body secured by brass

Leather body secured by brass headed nails to base cap which has a large wood threaded stopper that provided loading access

which dates to the early 1700's

they estimated that air units in China destroyed 1

though it was arsenal re-ground and then the bayonet was parkerized

wartime photos

Original British P-1864 Nepalese Gurkha Snider Two Band Short Rifle made with British Parts - Nakku Arsenal Military Equipment Leather body secured by brassOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a Two Band Pattern 1864 Snider short rifle, most likely assembled at the NAKKU ARSENAL in KATHMANDU under British Supervision. Unlike most that we see, this one is made using BRITISH MARKED parts, including the barrel, receiver, and breech block. The lock and stock look to be Nepalese or Indian manufacture, and are really quite nice. Both are completely unmarked. In the 19th early 19th