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Lot 237

A .577 1856 Pattern Percussion Short Rifle
Dated 1859

6 April 2006, 13:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge

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A .577 1856 Pattern Percussion Short Rifle
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

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