Army & Navy CSL: a .500 black powder express top lever hammer double rifle, serial number 19588,

Army & Navy CSL: a .500 black powder express top lever hammer double rifle, serial number 19588, barrels 27 in. with matted top rib, standing back sight marked for 150 yards and folding leaf sight for 250 yards, barrels inscribed 'ARMY & NAVY' (left) and 'C.S.L. LONDON' (right), doll's head with shell engraving, 3 in. chambers, non-ejecting, London black powder proof, action with fine scroll engraving, back action locks engraved 'ARMY & NAVY C.S.L.', chequered stock with Prince of Wales grip and lever grip fore-end, butt with raised cheek piece, steel butt plate with chequered panel. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.

The George Geear Collection

Finished in 1898