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A CASED 15-BORE D.B. FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN
BY WILLIAM 3 PARKER, HOLBORN, LONDON, GUN MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY, NO. 4386, CIRCA 1815
With rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed in full in gothic script on the rib, recessed patent breeches with two pairs of gold lines and platinum-lined touch-holes, grooved tang engraved with foliage, signed and engraved stepped bevelled locks each with large roller and V-shaped patent rainproof pan, pierced engraved cocks (one top jaw and screw replaced), figured walnut half-stock, cheek-piece, chequered grip, iron mounts engraved with foliage, silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and original iron- and brass-mounted ramrod: in original fitted mahogany case lined in blue velvet, with accessories including leather shot-belt and Sykes copper powder-flask engraved 'Joseph Hope, Whooff House', the lid with flush-fitting carrying handle, London proof marks
30 1/8in. barrels
BY WILLIAM 3 PARKER, HOLBORN, LONDON, GUN MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY, NO. 4386, CIRCA 1815
With rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed in full in gothic script on the rib, recessed patent breeches with two pairs of gold lines and platinum-lined touch-holes, grooved tang engraved with foliage, signed and engraved stepped bevelled locks each with large roller and V-shaped patent rainproof pan, pierced engraved cocks (one top jaw and screw replaced), figured walnut half-stock, cheek-piece, chequered grip, iron mounts engraved with foliage, silver escutcheon and barrel-bolt escutcheons, and original iron- and brass-mounted ramrod: in original fitted mahogany case lined in blue velvet, with accessories including leather shot-belt and Sykes copper powder-flask engraved 'Joseph Hope, Whooff House', the lid with flush-fitting carrying handle, London proof marks
30 1/8in. barrels