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A rare English Percussion Big game hunting rifle, circa 1820.…
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Perth
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1-Dec-2015
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A rare English Percussion Big game hunting rifle, circa 1820. Back action lock engraved with game birds and 'Warranted', remains of makers name at breech. Damascus barrel octagonal to round with steel ramrod pipes and original ramrod including its worm. Ornate rear sight with elevating slide, very heavy barrel with deep rifling converted to percussion from flintlock. Half stocked, chequered wrist and smooth fore wood. BL. 32. Calibre .50. Length 121 cm
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