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A 14-Bore D.B. Percussion Sporting GunBy William Moore & Co., Makers To H.R.H. Prince Albert, 43 Old Bond St., London, No. 1882, Circa 1855
1 December 2009, 14:00 GMT
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £1,080 inc. premium
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By William Moore & Co., Makers To H.R.H. Prince Albert, 43 Old Bond St., London, No. 1882, Circa 1855
By William Moore & Co., Makers To H.R.H. Prince Albert, 43 Old Bond St., London, No. 1882, Circa 1855
With rebrowned twist damascus sighted barrels signed in full and numbered '2' along the rib, recoloured breeches engraved with a starburst between and each with short platinum line and pierced engraved platinum plug (nipples replaced), foliate scroll engraved tang grooved for sighting, signed foliate scroll engraved flat locks and dolphin hammers retaining traces of original case-hardening, figured half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, foliate scroll engraved steel mounts retaining some original blueing and comprising butt-plate and serial numbered trigger-guard each numbered '2', trigger-plate with pineapple finial, vacant silver escutcheon, brass-mounted ramrod (worm cap missing), probably original, and some original finish, London proof marks, the barrels forged by William Grey
74.4 cm. barrels
74.4 cm. barrels




