A Rare Cased 16-Bore D.B. Sporting Gun For 'Mushroom' Percussion Primers
By Westley Richards, 170 New Bond St., London, No. 6805 For 1848
With browned twist sighted barrels signed in full along the rib, case-hardened breeches engraved with scrolling foliage and each with platinum line and pierced platinum plug, foliate scroll engraved case-hardened tang, signed border engraved locks and dolphin hammers, figured half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, border engraved blued steel mounts decorated with scrolling foliage comprising butt-plate and trigger-guard, case-hardened trigger-plate with pineapple-shaped foliate finial, vacant silver escutcheon, original brass-mounted ramrod, and much original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including powder- and shot-flasks, Sykes patent leather shot-belt, combination tool, mainspring clamp, patch-cutter, turnscrews and a tin of 'mushroom' percussion primers, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label (some damage), the exterior (minor split) with flush-fitting brass carrying handle centred on a vacant circular escutcheon, Birmingham proof marks
74.9 cm. barrel
Sold for
£5,040
inc. premium
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Arms and Armour
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