Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2024
Lot 342
A .38 needlefire rook rifle, hexagonal barrel 28 in., one standing and one folding back sight, top
Estimate £80 - £120 | Hammer £189
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Description
A .38 needlefire rook rifle, hexagonal barrel 28 in., one standing and one folding back sight, top flat inscribed 'IMPD NEEDLE GUN', Birmingham proof, scroll engraved break-open action with threaded breech block unlocked by a radial lever, hammer with long articulated needle nose passing through the centre of the block, chequered straight hand butt stock (lacking forend).
(111cm OAL)
The George Geear Collection