Product Details
* A .451 PERCUSSION SPORTING MATCH RIFLE SIGNED THOMAS TURNER, BIRMINGHAM, serial no. 2251,
circa 1865, a later registration number 'N18807' to left side of the octagonal 33 1/4in. Turner Patent rifled barrel, adjustable globe fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight with additional 'V' notch, the top-flat of barrel signed 'TURNER'S PATENT. MADE EXPRESSLY FOR C.G. BALES DURBAN NATAL', engraved squared patent breech and top-tang, border engraved colour hardened lock with additional scroll engraved accents and signed on the bar 'THOMAS TURNER, 8 FISHER STREET BIRMINGHAM' (colour faded), refinished figured chequered walnut pistol-grip half-stock with iron furniture including patchbox engraved with an elephant and trigger guard bow with serial number, plain ramrod thimbles with period ramrod and eyelets for a sling
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Estimate £1,000-1,500