Parker Field & Sons: a very fine .45 (50 bore) presentation percussion military match rifle,

Parker Field & Sons: a very fine .45 (50 bore) presentation percussion military match rifle, serial number 10463, round browned twist barrel 32.5 in. with five groove rifling, inscribed 'PARKER FIELD & SONS' and 'MAKERS TO HER MAJESTY 233 HOLBORN LONDON', the muzzle with decorative engraving and a recessed crown, hooded fore sight and tangent back sight, the breech with five flats - the top three scroll engraved, London Company proof, tang and lock well engraved and with 'PARKER FIELD & SONS', chequered full stock of military configuration - the barrel retained by a wedge fastener and two bands, engraved trigger guard with chequered finger extension, engraved nose cap, the butt inset with a silver presentation roundel inscribed 'HONBLE ARTILLERY COMPANY' to a garter within which appear the dedication in nine lines 'Presented by LT. COL. LORD COLVILLE. for the Highest Score made for the Court of Assistants Challenge Cup in 1862 Won by Corporal C. W. EDE.', brass tipped steel ram rod. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.

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