Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2014 : Sale A1214 Lot 467
A .577 PERCUSSION SERVICE-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'PATTERN 1856 SHORT-RIFLE', no visible serial number,
Product Details
A .577 PERCUSSION SERVICE-RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'PATTERN 1856 SHORT-RIFLE', no visible serial number,
dated for 1859 and probably private commercial production, with 31 1/2in. barrel rifled in three grooves (pitted externally), block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, Birmingham commercial proofs, borderline engraved lock with the date in italics and a Victoria crown engraved to the tail, walnut three-quarter stock, iron furniture including nose-cap and two barrel-bands, bayonet lug to right-side of muzzle and jag-ended iron ramrod
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Estimate £600-800