The Fine matchlock with very strongly swamped sighted barrel retained by cord bands over silver (white) metal saddles, decorated at the breech with a fine hair-matting design and delicate twist pattern over the greater part of its length, breech of hog’s back form incorporating standing back-sight and integral pan with pivot-cover, action enclosed by large moulded copper plaques, full redwood stock with slightly hooked faceted butt, inlaid with stylised birds'' heads in copper, bone & silver (white) metal, rondels and grooved for sighting behind the breech, butt cap decorated with further inlays en suite, a single faceted sling mount, pricker and steel ramrod.
Excellent original condition, see photos for detailed condition.
Measurements
113.5 cm barrel
Overall Length 163cm
Provenance : Roy Elvis, from his famous collection.
catalogue number H03.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road
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Internal Reference: 2518/01
Antique Number: SA1117234
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
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