Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2024
Lot 346
Wiliam Moore & Grey: a scarce 32 bore Mont Storm patent capping breech loading sporting rifle,
Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £1260
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Description
Wiliam Moore & Grey: a scarce 32 bore Mont Storm patent capping breech loading sporting rifle, serial number 827, round barrel 29.5 in., tangent/ladder back sight, Nock's form engraved 'WM MOORE & GREY 43 OLD BOND STREET LONDON' in three lines, border engraved action, the top of the forward hinged breech with 'STORM'S PATENT', lift-up action lever over the tang, scroll engraved lock with 'WM MOORE & GREY', chequered half stock with horn nose cap, trigger with chequered finger extension and engraved pineapple finial. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
(118cm OAL)
The George Geear Collection