A percussion rifle, James Wilkinson and Son, London, before 1824. Octagonal, rifled Damascus barrel in mm calibre, fixed sights with two folding rear sights on top, with signature and inscription "Makers to his Majesty". Patent breechblock, engraved tang. The hammer and the percussion lock with fine tendril engraving, the lockplate also with signature. The inside of the lockplate as well as the bottom of the barrel feature the serial number "3046". Walnut half stock with cheek, finely chequered and with an iron furniture that is engraved en , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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