I thought I would post my finds for this year, from bootsales and local auctions, etc.
I went to my local village auction yesterday and was fortunate to pick up the the following trunk, from an estate clearance, the contents were from a Captain Despaigne 214078. There was stiff competition and bidding for it, but I eventually came through with a £40 bid. From the same estate there was also a Snider Rifle, the lock is marked Tower 1871 (and a crown), but I think it is a private purchase one rather than military issue. Condition is fair, but it appears to have a replacement hammer.
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