A CASED 15-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN

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A CASED 15-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN

BY PORTLOCK, PONTEFRACT, CIRCA 1820

With rebrowned two-stage twist barrel, the breech section octagonal changing to polygonal, engraved case-hardened patent breech with gold line and platinum-lined touch-hole, engraved grooved case-hardened tang, signed engraved case-hardened lock with stepped tail, pierced cock, roller, and rainproof pan, figured walnut half-stock (old worm holes in the butt), engraved iron mounts including trigger-guard with pineapple finial, silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons (one damaged), horn fore-end cap, and brass-tipped ramrod: in contemporary lined and fitted oak case with a powder-flask and a turnscrew, the lid with flush-fitting carrying handle and trade label of Alexander Wilson's Gun and Pistol Warehouse at 1 Vigo Lane, Sackville Street, Birmingham proof marks
30 7/8in. barrel

Literature

W. Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, British Gunmakers, Their Trade Cards, Cases and Equipment 1760-1860 , p. 94, plate 311 (the trade label only)

Lot Essay

Sold with the late owner's typed note: 'This gun was made for the grandfather of Captain L.E.G. Oates who accompanied Captain Scott to the Pole and died as a result of the expedition, "The very gallant Gentleman". Purchased from Mrs Oates'

Acquired by the late owner before 1942

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