Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1899
This rifle requires rejointing
This rifle requires rejointing
Details
A .450 (BLACK POWDER EXPRESS) 'THE AVANT TOUT' DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE BY COGSWELL & HARRISON, NO. 22163
The treble-grip action-body with serpentine fences, foliate-scroll engraving, figured replacement stock with pistolgrip, engraved pistolgrip-cap, cheek-piece and butt-plate, sling-eyes, the barrels with open-sights and bead-foresight
Weight 9lb., 14 7/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, Black Powder proof
The treble-grip action-body with serpentine fences, foliate-scroll engraving, figured replacement stock with pistolgrip, engraved pistolgrip-cap, cheek-piece and butt-plate, sling-eyes, the barrels with open-sights and bead-foresight
Weight 9lb., 14 7/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, Black Powder proof
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.