拍品專文
Originally supplied to G. Bomford at a cost of 25 guineas
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BY WM. & JN. RIGBY, DUBLIN, NO. 7978 FOR 1836
細節
A 21-Bore Irish Percussion Sporting Rifle
By Wm. & Jn. Rigby, Dublin, No. 7978 for 1836
With etched twist octagonal sighted barrel signed at the breech, patent breech with three platinum lines and pierced platinum plug (nipple replaced), long engraved tang, signed detented back-action lock engraved with characteristic scrollwork, figured walnut half-stock (bruised, minor repairs), chequered grip, engraved steel mounts including patch-box cover, set trigger, silver fore-end cap and barrel-bolt escutcheons, steel sling eyes and later ramrod (some wear and pitting)
33in. (83.6cm.) barrel
By Wm. & Jn. Rigby, Dublin, No. 7978 for 1836
With etched twist octagonal sighted barrel signed at the breech, patent breech with three platinum lines and pierced platinum plug (nipple replaced), long engraved tang, signed detented back-action lock engraved with characteristic scrollwork, figured walnut half-stock (bruised, minor repairs), chequered grip, engraved steel mounts including patch-box cover, set trigger, silver fore-end cap and barrel-bolt escutcheons, steel sling eyes and later ramrod (some wear and pitting)
33in. (83.6cm.) barrel
出版
D.H.L. Back, Messrs Rigby 1760-1869, p. 79