Product Details
JNO. RIGBY & CO.
A SCARCE 1871 PATENT 12-BORE SNAP-ACTION UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 13771,
for 1872, 30in. black powder reproved damascus barrels, the rib engraved in gothic script 'JNO. RIGBY & CO. 72 ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON. AND AT DUBLIN', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, elongated action incorporating J. Rigby snap-action hold-open underlever patent no. 1098 of 26th April 1871, use number 279, carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, the makers name in gothic script to the lockplates, reblued furniture, 14 1/8in. stock including steel buttplate, fore-end wood with some cracks and repairs, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a leather case, the lid outer with leather name patch embossed 'CAPTAIN DE-GEX. 33RD REGT.'
Other Notes: The name 'Captain De Gex' embossed on the case lid may refer to Brigadier General F.J. De Gex C.B., C.M.G.
The vendor has kindly supplied some photocopies of research carried out relating to Francis John de Gex
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Estimate £1,500-2,000
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act