A WALKING-STICK PERCUSSION RIFLE in two sections, the lower section rifled and with folding leaf-sight, the muzzle with brass cap, the upper section with characteristicly shaped wooden handle and signed patent telescopic hinged action with blued folding trigger and separate spring-loaded striker, painted overall in imitation of bark: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including spare smooth-bore barrel, combination cocking and capping tool, associated three-way copper flask, and a card for its use and cleaning, the lid with remains of trade label, by J. Lang, 7 Haymarket, London, No. 65, circa 1850
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A WALKING-STICK PERCUSSION RIFLE in two sections, the lower section rifled and with folding leaf-sight, the muzzle with brass cap, the upper section with characteristicly shaped wooden handle and signed patent telescopic hinged action with blued folding trigger and separate spring-loaded striker, painted overall in imitation of bark: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including spare smooth-bore barrel, combination cocking and capping tool, associated three-way copper flask, and a card for its use and cleaning, the lid with remains of trade label, by J. Lang, 7 Haymarket, London, No. 65, circa 1850
23¼in. barrels
Lot Essay
See Lewis Winant, Firearms Curiosa, 1955, p. 142, pls. 157-8