FINE QUALITY ENGLISH SINGLE PERCUSSION BIG BORE RIFLE.

SN NSN. Cal. .615 Groove diameter. 9 Broad lands, rounded grooves (approx 1 turn in 40″). 30″ Octagon twist bbl has under rib mounted with two plain pipes, one with sling eye, holding heavy ebony ramrod with large ebony tip and brass tail. Bbl has folding V-notch express rear sight with ladder sight adjustable out to 900 yards. Patent breech has plain German silver blow-out, and is scroll engraved on top. Breech iron is also nicely scroll engraved. Front action lock with flat faced serpentine hammer having dolphin head, is fitted with back sliding safety. It is scroll engraved matching other parts. Trigger plate which extends into stylized pineapple finial, is fitted with set trigger. Scroll engraved trigger guard has heavy peg grip forged in. Dense, lightly stump figured European walnut stock has horn tip, and measures 14-1/8″ over steel buttplate with long top tang. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip, with rectangular silver crest plate at top. A sling eye is on toe line. Stock mounts to bbl with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl has a pleasing brown patina, possibly originally with etched finish. Pattern of grain distinct. All other metal parts are a smooth brown patina. Stock retains what appears to be its orig finish with considerable wear and numerous light marks, along with a few heavy scratches. Lock is crisp. Safety and set trigger work. Robust orig ramrod is very fine. Bore is very fine to excellent, shiny, but with some light frosting toward muzzle. This well balanced rifle should be a great shooter. 4-50997 MGM120 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3397

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3397	$2,875.00	FINE QUALITY ENGLISH SINGLE PERCUSSION BIG BORE RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. .615 Groove diameter. 9 Broad lands, rounded grooves (approx 1 turn in 40″). 30″ Octagon twist bbl has under rib mounted with two plain pipes, one with sling eye, holding heavy ebony ramrod with large ebony tip and brass tail. Bbl has folding V-notch express rear sight with ladder sight adjustable out to 900 yards. Patent breech has plain German silver blow-out, and is scroll engraved on top. Breech iron is also nicely scroll engraved. Front action lock with flat faced serpentine hammer having dolphin head, is fitted with back sliding safety. It is scroll engraved matching other parts. Trigger plate which extends into stylized pineapple finial, is fitted with set trigger. Scroll engraved trigger guard has heavy peg grip forged in. Dense, lightly stump figured European walnut stock has horn tip, and measures 14-1/8″ over steel buttplate with long top tang. Point pattern checkering with mullered borders is at grip, with rectangular silver crest plate at top. A sling eye is on toe line. Stock mounts to bbl with captive side nail through oval silver escutcheons. Drop at heel: approx 2-1/2″, drop at comb: approx 1-11/16″. Weight: 8 lbs. 3 oz. LOP: 14-1/8″. CONDITION: Very good. Bbl has a pleasing brown patina, possibly originally with etched finish. Pattern of grain distinct. All other metal parts are a smooth brown patina. Stock retains what appears to be its orig finish with considerable wear and numerous light marks, along with a few heavy scratches. Lock is crisp. Safety and set trigger work. Robust orig ramrod is very fine. Bore is very fine to excellent, shiny, but with some light frosting toward muzzle. This well balanced rifle should be a great shooter. 4-50997 MGM120 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3397 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE QUALITY ENGLISH SINGLE PERCUSSION BIG BORE RIFLE.