Calisher & Terry 30 Bore Volunteer Rifle

This is a superb and scarce rifle. The Calisher and Terry patented breech loading rifle was used with great success by British and Colonial forces worldwide. Approximately 16,000 were manufactured between 1857 and 1869. The Confederate General "JEB" Stuart was renowned for carrying a C&T as his personal side arm. Most C&T's are encountered as Carbine's and it is rare indeed to find a rifle with a full length stock. This Volunteer rifle has an excellent walnut stock, good bore, iron mounts and the lock is engraved Calisher and Terry 1869. The rifle has a 30 bore 5 groove 32" barrel with a bayonet lug and rear ladder sights which has turned to a pleasing blue brown patina.
The C&T was a capping breech loader and the forerunner to modern bolt action British rifles. A manufactured combustible cartridge was placed in the breech and ignited by a percussion cap which offered the user faster loading and the opportunity to fire and load prone - a huge advantage compared to conventional muzzle loading rifles of the time. The breech was sealed with a greased leather washer .
An impressive rifle!

Code: 50081