Main Sale - March 2011 : Sale A1052 Lot 1227 - S1
E. & G. HIGHAM A .375 (2 1/2IN. FLANGED) NITRO EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 2940,
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E. & G. HIGHAM
A .375 (2 1/2IN. FLANGED) NITRO EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 2940,
25 3/4in. sleeved nitro barrels, raised partially matted rib engraved 'E. & G. HIGHAM. RANELAGH STREET. LIVERPOOL.', later open sights and folding leaf sight for 100, 300 and 500 yards, filed ramp-mounted blade foresight, Jones patent rotary underlever, rebounding back-action locks with bolted hammers, border and scroll engraving, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, steel pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes and steel buttplate, weight 9lb. 11oz.
Estimate £1,000-1,500
S1