Product Details
* F. BEESLEY
A RARE .577 BLACK POWDER EXPRESS ROTARY-UNDERLEVER DOUBLE HAMMER RIFLE, serial no. 1773,
26in. black powder only barrels, partially matted raised rib with open sights and two folding leaf sights, white metal-inlaid sighting lines and marked for 100, 200 and 300 yards, tubes re-engraved 'F. BEESLEY. FROM PURDEY'S. 2. ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON.', Jones patent rotary-underlever, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, one hammer screw replaced, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, the action bar with central floral details, retaining some colour-hardening and finish (partially renewed), 14 5/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes and including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad (distressed), fore-end with grip-catch release, weight 12lb. 8oz., in its brass-cornered leather case, the lid outer marked 'MITFORD E. JAMES.'
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Estimate £8,000-10,000