Fine Modern & Antique Arms - March 2023 : Sale A0323 Lot 762
AN UNSIGNED BIRMINGHAM .297 / .250 (ROOK) SINGLE-BARRELLED SIDELEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 295,

Product Details

AN UNSIGNED BIRMINGHAM .297 / .250 (ROOK) SINGLE-BARRELLED SIDELEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE, serial no. 295,
circa 1905, 27in. octagonal cordite reproofed proofed barrel (in 1935) with partially file-cut top flat, open sights with two folding leaf sights with white metal sight lines and marked for 50, 100 and 150 yards, bead fore-sight, the left side engraved 'FOR .297 / .250 CARTRIDGE' and the serial number, losses to reblued finish, beaded border engraving, some renewed finish, 14 5/8in. pistolgrip stock with steel pistolgrip-cap, Hackett snap fore-end with horn finial, weight 5lb. 9oz.



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Estimate £300-500

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament