February 5, 6, & 7, 2019 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/6/2019
Built along the lines of a tip-down rook rifle, features an octagon to round blued smoothbore barrel with single bead sight, has a back action lock on right side, underlever release that allows barrel to tilt downward for loading and ejecting. Checkered walnut forearm with horn forend tip. Retaining wedge attachment. ID plate on butt. Stock is an English straight grip checkered walnut with smooth steel buttplate. "Mortimure Edinburgh" stamped on top of barrel, noting this famous Scottish city. Fine English type engraving on frame, hammer, barrel release, trigger guard, breech, and sideplate. CONDITION: Barrel is a smooth blue-brown patina, leaving more blue than patina. Frame colors have darkened to a soft patina. The wood is in excellent to near mint condition with no cracks or repairs but usual handling marks. Operates fine. Has a smooth, clean barrel bore.
Manufacturer
Mortimure & Son