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WHITWORTH RIFLE CO. MANCHESTER
A GOOD .451 (WHITWORTH) PERCUSSION MILITARY MATCH RIFLE, MODEL '1863 THREE-BAND', serial no. C761,
circa 1865, with blued 36in round barrel marked 'WHITWORTH PATENT', recessed muzzle, tunnel micro-adjustable foresight, elevating ladder rear-sight and vernier diopter peep-sight on tang, border lined flat lock plate signed 'WHITWORTH RIFLE CO. MANCHESTER', together with the Whitworth crown trademark, sliding safety forwards of the hammer, french polished walnut full-stock with steel furniture chequered at the wrist and fore-grip, trigger guard inscribed 'BEST', three iron barrel bands and nose cap, steel ramrod, good amount of original finish throughout
Estimate £2,500-3,500