拍品專文
The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1904. It appears to have been very little used
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細節
A FINE J. FARQUHARSON PATENT .450 (3¼IN. NO. 2 NITRO EXPRESS) LARGE ACTION FALLING-BLOCK RIFLE BY T. BLAND, NO. 16711
The patent falling-block action with manual tang safety, border engraving with virtually full hardening-colour, well-figured stock with pistolgrip, engraved and colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap and recoil-pad, horn-capped forestock, sling-swivels, the barrel with block-mounted open-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight
Weight 9lb. 2½oz., 14 5/8in. pull, 29¼in. barrel, nitro proof
The patent falling-block action with manual tang safety, border engraving with virtually full hardening-colour, well-figured stock with pistolgrip, engraved and colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap and recoil-pad, horn-capped forestock, sling-swivels, the barrel with block-mounted open-sights and ramp-mounted bead-foresight
Weight 9lb. 2½oz., 14 5/8in. pull, 29¼in. barrel, nitro proof
注意事項
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
拍場告示
Please note that the calibre of this rifle is .450 (3½in.) No.2 Nitro Express. The rifle is of a very unusual take-down configuration with a turn-off barrel.