with barrel formed in four stages and belled at the muzzle, fitted with spring bayonet above (catch restored), octagonal breech inscribed 'Manchester', on the top flat, border-engraved tang with bayonet release catch, signed border-engraved stepped bevelled lock fitted with bolt safety and large roller, figured full stock, pineapple chequered grip, , border-engraved brass mount comprising butt-plate, trigger-guard and a pair of moulded ramrod-pipes (associated horn-tipped ramrod), 36.5 cm barrel
Sold for £1,400
with barrel formed in four stages and belled at the muzzle, fitted with spring bayonet above (catch restored), octagonal breech inscribed 'Manchester', on the top flat, border-engraved tang with bayonet release catch, signed border-engraved stepped bevelled lock fitted with bolt safety and large roller, figured full stock, pineapple chequered grip, , border-engraved brass mount comprising butt-plate, trigger-guard and a pair of moulded ramrod-pipes (associated horn-tipped ramrod), 36.5 cm barrel
Auction: Arms, Armour & Militaria, 6th Dec, 2023