A 17-BORE D.B. PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN with rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed on the rib, engraved case-hardened breeches, scroll engraved case-hardened tang inlaid with later gold scrollwork, signed lock decorated en suite, figured walnut half-stock, rechequered grip and fore-end (minor repair), engraved reblued mounts inlaid with later gold scrollwork, including trigger-guard and butt-plate, vacant escutcheon, and brass-mounted ramrod (refinished overall): in partially relined and refitted brass-mounted mahogany case with Joseph Harkom trade label, the lid with circular escutcheon numbered 2, and flush-fitting carrying handle engraved 'John Middleton Esqr.', by Hewson, London, London proof marks, mid-19th Century