Details of Lot 40
E. M. REILLY & CO.
A RARE 8-BORE HAMMER RIFLE, NO. 81534

28-inch damascus barrels with 3 1/4-inch chambers, deep seven groove rifling, the broad file-cut rib with folding leaf sight, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and rotary under lever with scroll engraving within patterned borders, retaining all of its renewed hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and engraved steel butt plate, 13lb. 10oz., black powder proof, canvas case

The rifle has been re-finished overall.

Sold for £10000
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Olympia, West London
15 April 2008
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply