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

Lot 394

Kynoch Gun Factory: a scarce 11.15x60mmR centrefire conversion to a French Chassepot service rifle,

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £529

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Description

Kynoch Gun Factory: a scarce 11.15x60mmR centrefire conversion to a French Chassepot service rifle, serial number U71588, barrel 32.25 in. and marked 'KYNOCH - GUN - FACTORY - ASTON' and 'MUSKET - 43 - 77 - 380', left shoulder of action body marked 'KYNOCH'S - PATENT', conversion involving a cock-on-opening bolt with articulated claw extractor, stock and furniture of normal military configuration. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.



(131.3cm OAL)

The George Geear Collection