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WILLIAM SMITH
A RARE 16-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN, NO. 1007
31-inch damascus twist barrel with broad flat rib, the breeches with gold lined platinum plugs, the maker's stamp in gold, deeply grooved tang, the locks with border engraving and central starburst motif, numbered and signed by the maker, right cock a replacement, rainproof pans and rollers to frizzen springs, engraved steel furniture with pineapple finial and vacant silver escutcheon, the trigger guard engraved with game birds, ramrod, the half length stock with cheekpiece and engraved steel butt plate, repaired ahead of the left lock, 7lb. 3oz., London black powder proof
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William Smith is listed at 2 New Lisle Street between 1806 and 1816. He was appointed Gunmaker-in-Ordinary to the Prince Regent in 1817, George IV in 1820. It is believed that he started his serial numbers at 1000 and that this is the earliest gun by him recorded. |
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland |
| 27 August 2018 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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