2228 4 BORE LONDON PROOFED PERCUSSION CONVERSION

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This item SOLD at 2020 Dec 12 @ 14:02UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 675.00 USD
Estimated at 1,350.00 - 2,000.00 USD
FOWLER. Cal. 4 Bore (.950"). NSN. Bbl. 53 7/8" w/ London proofs. Bolster & nipples conversion. Top flat has address of "Hermitage Bridge London". Muzzle has has German silver 4 pointed star inlay w/ front sight. Conversion lock & hammer have highlights of vine type foliate scroll engraving that continue to top tang & trigger guard. Breech end of bbl. has teardrop engraving leading to banner w/ address. Engraved brass sideplate. Bolt fastened full length walnut stock fastened by 4 bolts. LOP: 16 1/2" to steel shotgun butt. Artificially stripped horn tipped ramrod held by brass thimble & 3 pipes. Rear pipe is a replacement. Weight: 16 Lbs., 15 oz. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to mottled brown w/ some pitting in breech area. Stock has worn appearance w/ dents & handling marks. Sm. chips around tang & sideplate. Lg. repaired cracks in forearm area. Hammer will not fully drop when trigger is pulled. Dark lightly pitting bore. (01-18087/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,350-2,000.