拍品专文
The makers have kindly confirmed that this rifle was completed in circa 1868.
Please note that this rifle is a Section 1 firearm.
Please note that this rifle is a Section 1 firearm.
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W.W. GREENER, ST. MARY'S WORKS, BIRMINGHAM, SERIAL NO. 8652
细节
A 12-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMER RIFLE
W.W. GREENER, ST. MARY'S WORKS, BIRMINGHAM, SERIAL NO. 8652
With 25 in. (63.5 cm.) twist black powder only laminated steel sighted barrels, 2 ½ in. chambers, action with carved fences engraved 'SIGHTED WITH 4 DRAMS OF POWDER' on the right side, non-rebounding hare's ear hammers retracting the firing-pins, and 14 ½ in. replacement stock (fore-end original), weight 10 lbs. 14 ¼ oz.
W.W. GREENER, ST. MARY'S WORKS, BIRMINGHAM, SERIAL NO. 8652
With 25 in. (63.5 cm.) twist black powder only laminated steel sighted barrels, 2 ½ in. chambers, action with carved fences engraved 'SIGHTED WITH 4 DRAMS OF POWDER' on the right side, non-rebounding hare's ear hammers retracting the firing-pins, and 14 ½ in. replacement stock (fore-end original), weight 10 lbs. 14 ¼ oz.
注意事项
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