Manufactured c. 1850-1865 by Thomas Turner of Birmingham. Turner was a prolific manufacturer of volunteer pattern rifles during the period of mass mobilization of second-line local rifle corps in the United Kingdom, as well as being known for his "non-fouling" rifling patent, and producing some of the most desirable match rifles of the time. Part of this desirability may have stemmed from the fact that Turner appears to have often produced match grade rifles with little to no embellishment, making them accessible to the average "working man" or that his patented rifling is rumored to have fire 2,500 consecutive shots without cleaning or fouling. This example is very much a "working man's" rifle as it is simple in its style with the Turner patent marking on the barrel and the lock marked with the 8 Fisher St. Turner address. The barrel is fitted with windage adjustable blade front and folding ladder rear sights, and it is mounted with a smooth stock with sling swivels.

Fine as period refurbished overall, retaining 90% plus blue finish and 80% plus case colors with the balance a smooth grey patina. The wood is very good with some scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.