Fine Modern & Antique Arms - November 2023 : Sale A1123 Lot 524
A RARE .451 PERCUSSION MONT-STORM BREECH-LOADING SPORTING RIFLE SIGNED PHELPS, LONDON, serial no. 584,

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A RARE .451 PERCUSSION 'MONT-STORM' BREECH-LOADING SPORTING RIFLE SIGNED PHELPS, LONDON, serial no. 584,
circa 1863, with 24in. barrel, broad dove-tailed beaded blade fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with two additional folding leaves, Birmingham proofs to the flip up chamber for combustible cartridge, the top-tang marked 'STORM'S PATENT No. 584' (actually a patent use number), borderline engraved bar-action lock with traces of colour and signed 'PHELPS, 3 ROOD LANE, LONDON', chequered walnut half-stock, moulded horn fore-end tip, iron furniture including eyelets for sling and no provision for clearing rod, strong traces of finish



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Estimate £2,000-3,000