Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2014 : Sale A1214 Lot 484
* A 60-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT MATCH-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, serial no. 5,

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* A 60-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT MATCH-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, serial no. 5,
probably Swiss or Belgian, circa 1855, with heavy octagonal 31 1/2in. multi-groove rifled damascus barrel, dove-tailed tunnel fore-sight, no provision for rear-sight, breech-end stamped with number and scroll engraved, scroll engraved top-tang fitted with adjustable peep-sight, the tip of tang engraved with crossed bird's-wings, borderline and acanthus scroll engraved bar-action lock with en-suite hammer, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, raised cheek-piece, iron 'Swiss-style' heel-plate, detachable shaped iron trigger-guard with finger and pistol-grip spur, the bow engraved with a tiger, 'hog's-bristle' double-set trigger, iron fore-end cap and under-barrel ramrod thimbles, replacement wood ramrod

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Estimate £800-1,200