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A .577 1856 Pattern Percussion Short RifleDated 1859
6 April 2006, 13:00 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £456 inc. premium
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Dated 1859
Dated 1859
With sighted rifled barrel retained by two barrel bands, folding adjustable back-sight, border engraved dated lock with 'Tower' and a crown on the tail, figured three-quarter stock with chequered grip and fore-end, regulation steel mounts, shield-shaped white-metal escutcheon engraved with owner's name 'H. George', sling loops (one missing), and original steel ramrod (some wear overall, steel parts rust patination overall), Birmingham proof marks
83.5 cm. barrel
83.5 cm. barrel








