BY W. SOPER, READING, NO. 9126, CIRCA 1860
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AN 11-BORE D.B. PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN
By W. Soper, Reading, No. 9126, circa 1860
With rebrowned twist barrels signed on the top flat (minor dent in one barrel), patent breeches with platinum plugs, foliate engraved tang, signed flat serial numbered case-hardened border engraved locks decorated with a stag and scrollwork, figured walnut half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, iron mounts retaining traces of engraving, including trigger-plate with stylised pineapple finial, silver escutcheon, and later brass-tipped ramrod (iron parts with wear and some surface pitting), London proof marks
30in. (76.2cm.) barrels
By W. Soper, Reading, No. 9126, circa 1860
With rebrowned twist barrels signed on the top flat (minor dent in one barrel), patent breeches with platinum plugs, foliate engraved tang, signed flat serial numbered case-hardened border engraved locks decorated with a stag and scrollwork, figured walnut half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, iron mounts retaining traces of engraving, including trigger-plate with stylised pineapple finial, silver escutcheon, and later brass-tipped ramrod (iron parts with wear and some surface pitting), London proof marks
30in. (76.2cm.) barrels
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