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A 15-BORE D.B. PERCUSSION SHOTGUN with rebrowned twist sighted barrels signed in full on the rib, engraved case-hardened breeches with platinum plugs, foliate engraved case-hardened tang, signed foliate engraved case-hardened locks, figured walnut half-stock (butt extended), chequered grip and fore-end, foliate engraved steel mounts including trigger-guard and butt-plate, silver escutcheon engraved with owner's crest, and original brass-mounted wooden ramrod: in original lined and fitted oak case with trade label (accessories missing), the lid with flush fitting carrying handle, by Witton, Daw & Co. 57 Threadneedle Street, Opposite The Royal Exchange, London, London proof marks, No. 945, circa 1852-4; and a percussion sporting rifle with rebrowned twist barrel (bored smooth, sights removed), breech with engraved platinum plug, signed engraved bolted lock engraved with a leopard (hammer replaced), figured walnut half-stock, rechequered grip, engraved steel mounts including spur trigger-guard, double set trigger, horn fore-end cap, and later ramrod (worn and pitted overall, one barrel-bolt escutcheon missing), Cartwright, Norwich, Birmingham proof marks, No. 164, mid-19th Century
30in. and 30¼in. barrels (2)
30in. and 30¼in. barrels (2)