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THOMAS BISSELL
A 16-BORE RIGBY & BISSELL 1879 PATENT PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 610,
30in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrels, rib engraved 'THOMAS BISSELL. 75. CRANHAM ROAD. SOUTH BERMONDSEY. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, action incorporating J. Rigby and T. Bissell patent rising third bite, patent no. 1141 of 1879, use number 331, push-forward underlever, removable striker discs, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, dipped-edge lockplates, carved leaf fences, profusely engraved with best border and bold scroll engraving,14 1/2in. well-figured semi-pistolgrip stock including steel buttplate, fore-end with Rigby patent screw-grip fore-end fastener, weight 6lb. 5oz.
Estimate £1,400-1,800
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