Fine Modern & Antique Arms - March 2023 : Sale A0323 Lot 778
A .360 (2 7/16IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS DOUBLE-BARRELLED TOPLEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE BY G.E. LEWIS, serial no. 10520,

Product Details

A .360 (2 7/16IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS DOUBLE-BARRELLED TOPLEVER HAMMER ROOK RIFLE BY G.E. LEWIS, serial no. 10520,
circa 1901, 28in. black powder only barrels with broad wave-cut rib, open sights with two folding leaf sights, marked for 100, 200 and 300 yards and with white metal inlaid sight lines, bead fore-sight, the tubes engraved 'G.E. LEWIS. 10520. 32. & 33 LOWER LOVEDAY ST. BIRMINGHAM.', carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks with carved hammers, border and acanthus scroll engraving, the underside with a floral bouquet, brushed finish overall, 14 1/4in. semi-pistolgrip stock with sling eyes and steel buttplate, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 7lb.



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Estimate £1,500-2,000

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