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E. WHISTLER & CO., 11 STRAND, LONDON, SERIAL NO. 19884, CIRCA 1885
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A FINE .500 (3 IN. BLACK POWDER EXPRESS) DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE
E. WHISTLER & CO., 11 STRAND, LONDON, SERIAL NO. 19884, CIRCA 1885
With blued 28 in. (71 cm.) black powder only barrels sighted to 300 yards, action with carved percussion fences and doll's head extension, rebounding back-action locks, border and scroll engraving throughout, retaining much original finish throughout, figured 14 ½ in. pistolgrip stock, weight 9 lbs. 2 1/8 oz.
E. WHISTLER & CO., 11 STRAND, LONDON, SERIAL NO. 19884, CIRCA 1885
With blued 28 in. (71 cm.) black powder only barrels sighted to 300 yards, action with carved percussion fences and doll's head extension, rebounding back-action locks, border and scroll engraving throughout, retaining much original finish throughout, figured 14 ½ in. pistolgrip stock, weight 9 lbs. 2 1/8 oz.
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