the first with tapering barrel formed in three stages and retained by a chased white metal muzzle band, rounded lock, full stock, decorated over the fore-end with red paste and wire (losses), the butt decorated en suite and enriched with mother-of-pearl, iron trigger-guard and openwork side-palte, copper alloy pommel, and imitation ramrod (the iron parts with areas of rust); the second with tapering barrel formed in three stages, stepped lock, figured full stock moulded over the fore-end and iron mounts, the first: 34.5 cm (2)
Sold for £300
the first with tapering barrel formed in three stages and retained by a chased white metal muzzle band, rounded lock, full stock, decorated over the fore-end with red paste and wire (losses), the butt decorated en suite and enriched with mother-of-pearl, iron trigger-guard and openwork side-palte, copper alloy pommel, and imitation ramrod (the iron parts with areas of rust); the second with tapering barrel formed in three stages, stepped lock, figured full stock moulded over the fore-end and iron mounts, the first: 34.5 cm (2)
Auction: Olympia Timed: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria June 2024, ending 30th Jun, 2024
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Sunday 23rd June: 12.00pm to 4.00pm
Monday 24th June: 10.00am to 7.00pm
Tuesday 25th June: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Lots open for bidding: Friday 21st June: 9.00am
Lots close from: Sunday 30th June, 4.00pm