A Cased 39-Bore D.B. Percussion Sporting Rifle

A Cased 39-Bore D.B. Percussion Sporting Rifle By William Moore & Co. Of London, No. 1089, Circa 1860 With rebrowned damascus twist barrels each rifled with five grooves, signed along the rib at the breeches, and leaf-sighted to 300 yards, case-hardened breeches engraved with foliate scrollwork between and each with platinum plug (one replaced in silver), foliate scroll engraved tang, signed border engraved detented locks and dolphin hammers, the last each with blued safety-catch in front, figured half-stock with chequered grip and fore-end, butt (old repairs) with cheekpiece and hinged circular patchbox cover engraved with foliate scrollwork and a stag in a landscape (engraving refreshed) within a border of guilloche, border engraved reblued iron mounts comprising butt-plate with a dead hind on the heel tang, and trigger-guard with chequered spur and a running stag in a landscape on the bow, trigger-plate with pineapple finial, rear ramrod-pipe en suite, silver escutcheon engraved with owner's crest, and original brass-mounted ramrod: in relined and refitted brass-mounted mahogany case with some accessories including G. & J.W. Hawksley white-metal mounted flask with bag-shaped body covered in black pigskin tooled with the initial 'A' on both sides, and adjustable nozzle with sprung flip-top, the exterior of the lid (some scratching and bruising) with flush-fitting brass carrying handle and circular escutcheon engraved with owner's initials 'A.D.S.', Birmingham proof marks 74.4 cm. barrels Footnotes: Provenance Sold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Arms and Armour..., 20 April 2011, lot 320 The Penrose Collection William Moore & Co. are recorded at 43 Old Bond Street, London between 1854 and 1875 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing