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English double rifle in .577-500 black powder express cal., with exposed hammers, under lever, sig

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,375.00 USD
English double rifle in .577-500 black powder  express cal., with exposed hammers, under  lever, sig
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English double rifle in .577-500 black powder express cal., with exposed hammers, under lever, signed "Thomas Turner, Fisher Street, Birmingham". The rifle measures 42-1/2" overall with 26" barrels, the barrels shows 60-80% original blue drifting to brown, and show a nicely filed rib with a folding rear sight. The lockplates show 15-30% case hardening; the frame has been lightly cleaned long ago and is going back to a patina. The stocks have been nicely refinished, nice checkering and a good appearance. The action is tight, the bores are near excellent, the arm is fully functioning and in very good condition. A classic English big game riflefrom the African Exploration era. #2287 Est.: $2,750-$5,500