TATHAM LONDON SINGLE FLINT RIFLE.

TATHAM LONDON SINGLE FLINT RIFLE. SN nsn. Cal. 57. 10 Groove rifling. 30″ Twist barrel has gold poincon w/ heraldic crest, at rear w/ one standing, one folding back sight, and silver bead front inset into top flat. Mahogany ramrod has brass tip, German silver end w/ worm under cap. Inset patent breech is inlaid w/ 2 gold bands at rear, and has “Tatham London” inlaid in gold on top and features a platinum lined touch hole. Breech iron is deeply engraved w/ scroll. Flint lock has water-proof gold lined pan, roller frizzen, French cock, and rear mounted sliding safety. Lock plate is engraved w/ feather border and “Tatham”. Trigger guard has stand of arms engraving w/ loop grip forged in. Trigger plate terminates in stylized pineapple. Figured European walnut stock measures 13-7/8″ over long tang steel butt plate, and features a shadow line right hand cheek piece, flat top, square checkering w/ mullered border, and a rectangular patch box w/ rounded finial, engraved w/ a stag. Patch box release is a button through top of butt plate. Bbl is fastened to stock w/ 2 side nails through silver escutions. Forend tip is steel w/ engraving. There is a vacant silver crest plate on top of wrist. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Metal parts appear to retain most of their original finish, but are covered in heavy varnish. Trigger guard retains 60% bright blue; Butt plate and patch box, 80% with some flaking. Bore is bright and shiny. Wood retains most of its oil finish w/ numerous scrapes, dents, and dings. There is an area on comb where a piece of wood has been inset, and is probably original to the rifle. 4-37721 MGM18 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	1251	$18,400.00	TATHAM LONDON SINGLE FLINT RIFLE. SN nsn. Cal. 57. 10 Groove rifling. 30″ Twist barrel has gold poincon w/ heraldic crest, at rear w/ one standing, one folding back sight, and silver bead front inset into top flat. Mahogany ramrod has brass tip, German silver end w/ worm under cap. Inset patent breech is inlaid w/ 2 gold bands at rear, and has “Tatham London” inlaid in gold on top and features a platinum lined touch hole. Breech iron is deeply engraved w/ scroll. Flint lock has water-proof gold lined pan, roller frizzen, French cock, and rear mounted sliding safety. Lock plate is engraved w/ feather border and “Tatham”. Trigger guard has stand of arms engraving w/ loop grip forged in. Trigger plate terminates in stylized pineapple. Figured European walnut stock measures 13-7/8″ over long tang steel butt plate, and features a shadow line right hand cheek piece, flat top, square checkering w/ mullered border, and a rectangular patch box w/ rounded finial, engraved w/ a stag. Patch box release is a button through top of butt plate. Bbl is fastened to stock w/ 2 side nails through silver escutions. Forend tip is steel w/ engraving. There is a vacant silver crest plate on top of wrist. Drop at heel: 2-3/4″, drop at comb: 1-3/4″. Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz. CONDITION: Fine. Metal parts appear to retain most of their original finish, but are covered in heavy varnish. Trigger guard retains 60% bright blue; Butt plate and patch box, 80% with some flaking. Bore is bright and shiny. Wood retains most of its oil finish w/ numerous scrapes, dents, and dings. There is an area on comb where a piece of wood has been inset, and is probably original to the rifle. 4-37721 MGM18 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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