Fine Modern & Antique Arms - December 2024 : Sale A1224 Lot 525
A .451 PERCUSSION WHITWORTH MILITARY MATCH RIFLE FOR PRESENTATION, serial no. B42,

Product Details

* A .451 PERCUSSION WHITWORTH MILITARY MATCH RIFLE FOR PRESENTATION, serial no. B42,
circa 1861, with 33in. Whitworth patent rifled barrel, dovetailed fore-sight (bead absent), adjustable ladder rear-sight (as found), the breech of barrel marked 'WHITWORTH PATENT', borderline engraved lock stamped on the tail with the Whitworth trademark of a crowned wheatsheaf, bolt safety to centre and signed 'WHITWORTH' on the bar, iron mounted full walnut stock, with chequered wrist and fore-end, the butt fitted with a replacement circular patchbox, the left side with inlaid large oval white metal vacant escutcheon for presentation, iron sling swivels and replacement ramrod

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Estimate £1,200-1,600