December 2023 Sealed Bid Auction : Sale S1223 Lot 2034
A .577 SNIDER BREECH LOADING Mk III CAVALRY CARBINE BY V. R. BLAKEMORE, no visible serial number,

Product Details

* A .577 SNIDER BREECH LOADING Mk III CAVALRY CARBINE BY V. R. BLAKEMORE, no visible serial number, circa 1872, with 19 1/2in. Birmingham Ordnance proofed barrel, fitted with barleycorn front-sight and short carbine rear-sight, the lock stamped with suppliers name 'V. R. BLAKEMORE / LONDON', iron mounted walnut half-stock, the stock worn with filler repairs, the barrel and lock worn and pitted overall.

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Estimate £200-300

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