Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 3rd June 2025
Lot 215
A very rare .577 Improved Mont Storm volunteer centrefire rifle for Selwyns's Self Ignition
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500
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Description
A very rare .577 Improved Mont Storm volunteer centrefire rifle for Selwyns's Self Ignition Cartridge, serial number 7240, barrel 32 in. with military tangent/ladder back sight, Birmingham proof, breech with forward hinged chamber raised by short handle, the top engraved 'IMPROVED MONT STORM SELWYN'S SELF IGNITION CARTRIDGE' in three lines, chamber locking bolt serving to drive a short firing pin captive in the rear of the chamber, vestigial nipple*, hammer serving as a cocking lever, border engraved lock plate inscribed 'PHELPS 3 ROOD LANE LONDON', stocked in conventional military two band configuration and with a bayonet bar to the barrel. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
(124.3cm OAL)
The George Geear Collection
The presence of a nipple may indicate a dual ignition system, but the nipple does not appear to communicate with the chamber.