G. E. LEWIS PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA SHOTGUN BARRELS AND CASE.

G. E. LEWIS PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA SHOTGUN BARRELS AND CASE. SN NSN. Cal. 62 .615 bore diameter – 2 grooves – .653 groove diameter / 12 ga. .740 bore diameter. 31″ Nicely patterned stub Damascus rifle bbls are engraved “G. E. Lewis Maker London” on raised, flat, top rib fitted with three folding leaf express rear sight and steel bead front dovetailed through muzzle portion of rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham proofs for 21 bore, and fitted with plain Damascus ramrod pipes with large sling eye affixed to rearmost, holding hickory ramrod with grooved brass head retained by stud at front end. Patent breeches have “blow-out” plugs and rib extension engraved with face of tiger. Browned 30″ shotgun bbls have similar markings, two plain pipes hold rosewood ramrod with tulip shaped brass head and brass tail. Patent breech bbl extension is engraved with gallinaceous fowl. Breech iron with integral fences is engraved with grape and grape leaf motif. Bar action locks with tall round bodied serpentine hammers have front sliding safeties that engage at half cock. Plates are engraved with naively rendered African animals in tropical settings; lions chasing impala at rear of each lockplate, with a hippo (?) on left plate, and rhino on right in front of safety bar. “G. E. Lewis” is on each plate. Bodies of hammers are engraved with serpents and shaded scroll, and have stylized dolphin heads. Trigger plate and thimble are engraved with grape motif. Trigger guard with long checkered spur forming pistol grip, is engraved with bird dogs on bow, and grape leaves at tail. Nicely marbled and burl figured European walnut stock measures 14-3/8″ over steel buttplate with long top tang, engraved with hunting scenes and more grape leaves. Right side of stock has large diameter patchbox, cover engraved with incongruous meeting of lion and tiger quarreling over downed stag, with more grape leaves on hinge housing. Stock also features standard 18 LPI checkering with mullered borders, sling eye, and vacant silver oval behind trigger guard. Bbls attach to forend with side nail through oval steel escutcheons with circular extensions. Rifle bbls: Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs. 13 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Shot gun bbls: Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -000, right 000. Wall thickness at muzzles: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP:14-3/8″. Mahogany case for gun with extra bbls has pivoting hook closure and inlet brass corners with brass band reinforcing on bottom section, and inset folding D-ring circular handle with round central medallion on lid. Interior is lined with green baize, and contains a number of accessories including a brass Davis type mold with base plug casting a .550 diameter conical bullet, T-shaped nipple key, American Cap and Flask Co. embossed leather shot pouch with plaited lanyard, acanthus embossed copper bodied powder flask by G & J Hawksley, 3-pc beechwood BGI cleaning rod with assorted brushes and mops. CONDITION: Good. Rifle bbls retain 80 – 90% of what appears to be their orig brown, with very fine definition to pattern. Ramrod is a modern replacement, brass tip may be orig. Shotgun bbls retain most of an old re-brown with edges considerably rounded and engraving washed. Ramrod tail is missing worm and cap. Other metal parts show considerable softening of engraving, color added by application of heat, especially noticeable on trigger guard and lockplates. Stock retains most of an old oil finish over numerous marks, checkering re-cut. Large crack is repaired along bottom of forend. Rifle bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Shotgun bores are shiny throughout, but frosted with a few minor dents and pits. Locks are crisp. Safeties work. Case retains most of its exterior finish, with numerous marks and rubs, that have darkened. There is one minor crack in front left corner of bottom. Interior cloth is fine, with some marks and compressions. Partitions are good with a couple of minor breaks. Accessories are good. 4-45068 MGM212 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	1210	$5,750.00	G. E. LEWIS PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE WITH EXTRA SHOTGUN BARRELS AND CASE. SN NSN. Cal. 62 .615 bore diameter – 2 grooves – .653 groove diameter / 12 ga. .740 bore diameter. 31″ Nicely patterned stub Damascus rifle bbls are engraved “G. E. Lewis Maker London” on raised, flat, top rib fitted with three folding leaf express rear sight and steel bead front dovetailed through muzzle portion of rib. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with Birmingham proofs for 21 bore, and fitted with plain Damascus ramrod pipes with large sling eye affixed to rearmost, holding hickory ramrod with grooved brass head retained by stud at front end. Patent breeches have “blow-out” plugs and rib extension engraved with face of tiger. Browned 30″ shotgun bbls have similar markings, two plain pipes hold rosewood ramrod with tulip shaped brass head and brass tail. Patent breech bbl extension is engraved with gallinaceous fowl. Breech iron with integral fences is engraved with grape and grape leaf motif. Bar action locks with tall round bodied serpentine hammers have front sliding safeties that engage at half cock. Plates are engraved with naively rendered African animals in tropical settings; lions chasing impala at rear of each lockplate, with a hippo (?) on left plate, and rhino on right in front of safety bar. “G. E. Lewis” is on each plate. Bodies of hammers are engraved with serpents and shaded scroll, and have stylized dolphin heads. Trigger plate and thimble are engraved with grape motif. Trigger guard with long checkered spur forming pistol grip, is engraved with bird dogs on bow, and grape leaves at tail. Nicely marbled and burl figured European walnut stock measures 14-3/8″ over steel buttplate with long top tang, engraved with hunting scenes and more grape leaves. Right side of stock has large diameter patchbox, cover engraved with incongruous meeting of lion and tiger quarreling over downed stag, with more grape leaves on hinge housing. Stock also features standard 18 LPI checkering with mullered borders, sling eye, and vacant silver oval behind trigger guard. Bbls attach to forend with side nail through oval steel escutcheons with circular extensions. Rifle bbls: Drop at heel: 2-1/4″, drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 9 lbs. 13 oz. LOP 14-3/8″. Shot gun bbls: Bore diameter: left-.731, right -.729. Bore restrictions: left -000, right 000. Wall thickness at muzzles: left -.030, right -.032. Drop at heel: 2-1/8″, drop at comb: 1-7/16″. Weight: 7 lbs. 6 oz. LOP:14-3/8″. Mahogany case for gun with extra bbls has pivoting hook closure and inlet brass corners with brass band reinforcing on bottom section, and inset folding D-ring circular handle with round central medallion on lid. Interior is lined with green baize, and contains a number of accessories including a brass Davis type mold with base plug casting a .550 diameter conical bullet, T-shaped nipple key, American Cap and Flask Co. embossed leather shot pouch with plaited lanyard, acanthus embossed copper bodied powder flask by G & J Hawksley, 3-pc beechwood BGI cleaning rod with assorted brushes and mops. CONDITION: Good. Rifle bbls retain 80 – 90% of what appears to be their orig brown, with very fine definition to pattern. Ramrod is a modern replacement, brass tip may be orig. Shotgun bbls retain most of an old re-brown with edges considerably rounded and engraving washed. Ramrod tail is missing worm and cap. Other metal parts show considerable softening of engraving, color added by application of heat, especially noticeable on trigger guard and lockplates. Stock retains most of an old oil finish over numerous marks, checkering re-cut. Large crack is repaired along bottom of forend. Rifle bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Shotgun bores are shiny throughout, but frosted with a few minor dents and pits. Locks are crisp. Safeties work. Case retains most of its exterior finish, with numerous marks and rubs, that have darkened. There is one minor crack in front left corner of bottom. Interior cloth is fine, with some marks and compressions. Partitions are good with a couple of minor breaks. Accessories are good. 4-45068 MGM212 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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