Fine Modern & Antique Arms - March 2024 : Sale A0324 Lot 729
A .380 (C/F LONG-RIFLE) SNIDER PATENT SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING RIFLE SIGNED DAVID THOMAS, CARDIFF, no visible serial number,

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A .380 (C/F LONG-RIFLE) SNIDER PATENT SINGLE-SHOT SPORTING RIFLE SIGNED DAVID THOMAS, CARDIFF, no visible serial number,
circa 1875, with round 27in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with single additional folding leaf, the top of barrel signed 'DAVID THOMAS, CARDIFF', plain receiver with calibre marking, borderline engraved flip-open breech and marked with 'SNIDER'S PATENT' and trademarks, borderline engraved top-tang and bar-action lock, the latter signed 'D. THOMAS', chequered walnut half-stock with iron shotgun heel-plate, guarded trigger and eyelets for sling



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Estimate £300-500

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament