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T. E. MORTIMER
A SCARCE 54-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE, NO. 5585
28 1/4-inch octagonal damascus twist barrel, rear sight graduated to 200yds, the engraved breech with platinum plug, the lock and bolted hammer with foliate scroll and border engraving and retaining traces of hardening colour, full length steel ram rod, the trigger guard engraved with a scene of running deer, half length well figured stock with engraved steel butt plate, 14 1/4-inch pull, 5lb. 2oz., black powder proof, in its fitted oak case with maker's label, powder flask, bullet mould, wad punch, etc, the oval engraved Blythswood Rifle
It is likely that the rifle was built for Campbell of Blythswood, first Baron Blythswood. Detailed research by the vendor in to this is included with the rifle. |
Sold for £4500
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland |
| 20 August 2012 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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