HUGE H. W. MORTIMER TRUE 4 BORE PERCUSSION PUNT GUN.

HUGE H. W. MORTIMER TRUE 4 BORE PERCUSSION PUNT GUN. SN 790. Cal. 1.099 Bore diameter. Heavy 50-3/4″ twist steel, tapered round bbl is engraved “H* W* Mortimer, London.” on 3″ octagonal breech section, almost 2″ across flats. Bbl tapers to OD of 1.432 at muzzle. Bottom of bbl is stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs, and no. “790”. Unvented patented breech has nicely filed bolster, and open scroll engraving on top flat. Heavy breech iron with integral fence is also engraved with large open scroll. Large back action lock with flat faced serpentine hammer, is engraved with large open scroll and “Mortimer”. Hammer has scroll on face with stylized dolphin head. Figured European walnut straight grip stock has flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Furniture is of brass, including buttplate, trigger plate with stylized pineapple finial, scroll engraved trigger guard, and heavy forend tip with feather engraved border. Bbl attaches to stock with two side nails through oval German silver escutcheons. There is no provision for ramrod. Drop at heel: 2″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 23 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Fine, as restored. Bbl retains nearly all of a very fine re-brown, with excellent definition to pattern, sharp edges only slightly rounded. Other iron parts are a smooth pewter gray. Brass polished, but toned back to a golden mustard. Stock retains nearly all of an old oil finish with a number of marks, checkering re-cut. Lock is crisp. Bore is good with some light pitting. A really cool big gun by this highly regarded Scottish maker. 4-48219 MGM182 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

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
	2146	$5,175.00	HUGE H. W. MORTIMER TRUE 4 BORE PERCUSSION PUNT GUN. SN 790. Cal. 1.099 Bore diameter. Heavy 50-3/4″ twist steel, tapered round bbl is engraved “H* W* Mortimer, London.” on 3″ octagonal breech section, almost 2″ across flats. Bbl tapers to OD of 1.432 at muzzle. Bottom of bbl is stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs, and no. “790”. Unvented patented breech has nicely filed bolster, and open scroll engraving on top flat. Heavy breech iron with integral fence is also engraved with large open scroll. Large back action lock with flat faced serpentine hammer, is engraved with large open scroll and “Mortimer”. Hammer has scroll on face with stylized dolphin head. Figured European walnut straight grip stock has flat top point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip. Furniture is of brass, including buttplate, trigger plate with stylized pineapple finial, scroll engraved trigger guard, and heavy forend tip with feather engraved border. Bbl attaches to stock with two side nails through oval German silver escutcheons. There is no provision for ramrod. Drop at heel: 2″. Drop at comb: 1-1/2″. Weight: 23 lbs. 1 oz. CONDITION: Fine, as restored. Bbl retains nearly all of a very fine re-brown, with excellent definition to pattern, sharp edges only slightly rounded. Other iron parts are a smooth pewter gray. Brass polished, but toned back to a golden mustard. Stock retains nearly all of an old oil finish with a number of marks, checkering re-cut. Lock is crisp. Bore is good with some light pitting. A really cool big gun by this highly regarded Scottish maker. 4-48219 MGM182 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 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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