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A Liège .850 (8-Bore) Percussion 1831 Model Breech-Loading Wall Or Rampart Rifle
A Liège .850 (8-Bore) Percussion 1831 Model Breech-Loading Wall Or Rampart Rifle By P.J. Malherbe A Liège, No. 442, Dated 1837 With heavy tapering sighted barrel rifled with eight spiral grooves, replacement folding long range back-sight, hinged breech-block (hooked lifting-lever replaced), pivoting locking-lever numbered '466', long tang, dated back-action lock stamped 'P.J. Malherbe A Liège', figured butt with cheek-piece, brass mounts each struck with inspector's initial 'B', and folding peg mount (steel parts with old light pitting) 127 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
A Liège .850 (8-Bore) Percussion 1831 Model Breech-Loading Wall Or Rampart Rifle By P.J. Malherbe A Liège, No. 442, Dated 1837 With heavy tapering sighted barrel rifled with eight spiral grooves, replacement folding long range back-sight, hinged breech-block (hooked lifting-lever replaced), pivoting locking-lever numbered '466', long tang, dated back-action lock stamped 'P.J. Malherbe A Liège', figured butt with cheek-piece, brass mounts each struck with inspector's initial 'B', and folding peg mount (steel parts with old light pitting) 127 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing