with twist octagonal sighted barrels inscribed ‘London’ over the breeches (rubbed, light pitting), struck beneath with proof marks and ‘Stubbs twisted’, platinum-lined vents, foliate engraved tang incorporating the back-sight, signed engraved flush-fitting lock decorated with border ornament, foliage and a sunburst, fitted with bolt safety-catch, semi-rainproof pan, steel spring with roller (one cock and steel replaced), figured full stocks (small cracks and dents), chequered rounded butts, engraved iron trigger-guards, stirrup ramrods and vacant German silver escutcheons: in a later lined and fitted case, 20.5 cm barrels (2)
Sold for £900
with twist octagonal sighted barrels inscribed ‘London’ over the breeches (rubbed, light pitting), struck beneath with proof marks and ‘Stubbs twisted’, platinum-lined vents, foliate engraved tang incorporating the back-sight, signed engraved flush-fitting lock decorated with border ornament, foliage and a sunburst, fitted with bolt safety-catch, semi-rainproof pan, steel spring with roller (one cock and steel replaced), figured full stocks (small cracks and dents), chequered rounded butts, engraved iron trigger-guards, stirrup ramrods and vacant German silver escutcheons: in a later lined and fitted case, 20.5 cm barrels (2)
Auction: Arms, Armour & Militaria, 6th Dec, 2023