Another, Of 40-Bore
Signed Freeman, London, circa 1770
With three-stage brass turn-off cannon barrel, signed border engraved brass action decorated with rococo ornament, engraved iron sliding trigger-guard safety-catch, and flat-sided figured walnut butt inlaid with silver wire scrollwork, London proof marks, barrelsmith's mark IB, probably for Joseph Bunney
9in. (24.7cm.)