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

Lot 429

W. Powell & Son: a .297/.230 Long ejector hammer rook rifle, serial number 81851, round barrel

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £1071

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Description

W. Powell & Son: a .297/.230 Long ejector hammer rook rifle, serial number 81851, round barrel 26 with moulded sight bases, back sight with one standing and two folding leaves, barrel inscribed 'W. POWELL & SON. CARRS LANE, BIRMINGHAM.', Nock's form with matted top flat and engraved '.297/.230 LONG.' to one shoulder, Birmingham Special Definitive proof, border engraved side-lever action, rebounding hammer, chequered Prince of Wales grip stock. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.

26 in bbl



(106.5cm OAL)

The George Geear Collection