Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2024

Lot 351

Swinburn & Son: a 32 bore Jacobs double percussion service rifle, serial number 348, barrels

Estimate £1,500 - £2,500 | Hammer £2142

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Description

Swinburn & Son: a 32 bore Jacobs double percussion service rifle, serial number 348, barrels 23.5 in. with four-groove mechanical rifling, bayonet bar to the right barrel, flat top rib with 'Cape' style back sight comprising three folding leaves and a long ladder - the latter protected when folded by low ears on the barrel band, back action locks inscribed 'SWINBURN & SON PATENT 1861' in three lines, half stock with steel furniture, trigger guard with chequered finger rest, hinged patch box cover inscribed 'JACOB'S RIFLES', steel ram rod with eccentric button top. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.



(102.4cm OAL)

The George Geear Collection