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AN UNUSUAL SWINBURNE PATENT .500/.450 (NO. 1 BLACK POWDER EXPRESS) MARTINI-ACTION SPORTING RIFLE BY H. LARSEN (LIÈGE), NO. 4924/8628
The barrel fully-stocked to the muzzle, with both sidelever-and underlever-cocking actions, foliate-scroll engraving with much original deep charcoal-blued finish, well-figured stock with iron butt-plate (with trap), cast-on for the left shoulder, sling-swivels, the octagonal barrel with open-sights
Weight 8lb. 3½oz., 13¾in. pull, 27½in. barrel, Black Powder proof
The barrel fully-stocked to the muzzle, with both sidelever-and underlever-cocking actions, foliate-scroll engraving with much original deep charcoal-blued finish, well-figured stock with iron butt-plate (with trap), cast-on for the left shoulder, sling-swivels, the octagonal barrel with open-sights
Weight 8lb. 3½oz., 13¾in. pull, 27½in. barrel, Black Powder proof
Special notice
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.