NEW LOT ADDED Published: 9 May 2025
Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2025 : Sale A0725 Lot 709
* A SCARCE .577-450 (M/H) SWINBURN PATENT SPORTING RIFLE SIGNED F.T. BAKER, LONDON, serial no. 2843,

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* A SCARCE .577-450 (M/H) SWINBURN PATENT SPORTING RIFLE SIGNED F.T. BAKER, LONDON, serial no. 2843,
circa 1890, with round reblued 28in. barrel marked variously 'HENRY'S', 'PATENT' and with a 'rod of Asclepius' trademark, applied machine engraved top-rib with blade fore-sight and short 'Africa' style rear-sight consisting of two flush folding leaves, a standing notch and folding ladder, reblued scroll engraved receiver signed on the left 'FREDERICK T. BAKER, 98 FLEET ST LONDON' and further marked with the calibre designation and the serial number, the right side with large cocking/de-cocking lever, chequered walnut pistol-grip butt-stock, the heel with later hard rubber pad, the finger-lever extending beyond the grip and horn-tipped chequered fore-end with cross-wedge fastener, fitted with eyelets for a sling


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Estimate £600-800

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament