(A) MORTIMER 6 BORE FLINTLOCK DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE.

(A) MORTIMER 6 BORE FLINTLOCK DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE. Early 19th century, Twist pattern Birmingham proofed octagon barrel engraved with geometrics and foliates at the breech. Dovetailed half moon front sight and standing U-notch rear sight with additional folding leaf. Flat, beveled lock plate engraved "MORTIMER" with florals and a humming bird. Foliate engraving extends up the cock. Roller frizzen. Platinum lined touch hole. Horn tipped half-length walnut stock checkered at the wrist with a vacant silver thumb plate, as well as floral engraved steel pineapple finial steel trigger guard and butt plate. Brass tipped ebony ram rod which appears original. CONDITION: Fine. Although the browning has faded, the barrel displays attractive twist patterning. Lock is bright with mostly crisp engraving. Stock is nicely refreshed with a few nicks and impressions remaining. Underside of the forend has a few repaired splits. Rifling is bold. Fine mechanics.Name Value Barrel Length 27" Caliber/Bore 6 Bore Rifled FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Mortimer Model Flintlock Rifle Serial Number NSN, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 27", Caliber/Bore, 6 Bore Rifled, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, Mortimer, Model, Flintlock Rifle, Serial Number, NSN

Stima:2.712,66€

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