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Early 19th C. English Market Gun

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,400.00 USD
Early 19th C. English Market Gun
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Early 19th Century English Market Gun, by Richard Hollis, London, 4 ga., 43'' half-round half-octagon barrel, massive walnut halfstock with checkered wrist, lightly engraved lockplate, hammer, and tang; nickel silver escutcheons for wedges, ovoid at wrist, with game birds to belly of stock. Breech with two platina bands and London markings in small copper or gold panel. Large ramrod is present. Condition is very good with moderate overall patina to barrel. Scuffs, darkening, and small to moderate losses at edge of forend. One of the two wedges is missing, with fissure eminating from left side lockplate screw. Est.: $1,800-$2,500.