Details of Lot 31
W. J. JEFFERY & CO.
A .360 NO.5 SIDE LEVER EJECTOR ROOK RIFLE, NO. 4851

26-inch octagonal barrel with raised fore sight, rear sight with folding leaves and partially file cut top surface, the frame and side lever with border and scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, automatic ejector, the tang mounted with folding peep sight and sliding safety catch, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip, cap and ribbed butt plate, 5lb. 5oz., black powder proof

Sold for £3200
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
20 April 2011
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply