Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2024
Lot 341
A rare .45 Boxer Wilson's patent military trials or Volunteer service rifle, serial number 445,
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £2142
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Description
A rare .45 Boxer Wilson's patent military trials or Volunteer service rifle, serial number 445, barrel 32 in., ladder/tangent back sight, Nock's form with 'THOS. WILSON & CO'S PATENT.' inlaid in silver, Birmingham Proof, non-rotating bolt locked by independently rotating rear lugs freed by turning a knurled ring with a short handle, bolt returned to battery by pushing a large chequered and scroll engraved rear button, cocks on closing, long extractor claw at 12 o'clock position, external safety lever acting to block the movement of the trigger, finely chequered walnut full stock with brass furniture, three iron barrel bands - the lower two of Baddeley type, steel clearing rod with slotted head. Offered with a chamber cast taken from this rifle. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
(130.5cm OAL)
The George Geear Collection