(A) J&W TOLLEY .500/450 EXPRESS DOUBLE RIFLE

Circa 1884. An early hammered safari double rifle with 26” blacked dovetail steel barrels. Barrels have been built with wide flat, filed rib with one standing sight at 100 yards and one folding leaf sight at 200 yards, blade front sight, and doll's head extension. Right barrel reads “1 CONDUIT ST REGENT ST. LONDON N.W.”. Left barrel reads “J. & W. TOLLEY. MAKERS”. Barrel flats with London proofs and stamped “36”. Bottom rib stamped “6865” and fitted with eye for sling loop. Muted case colored dog eared hammer action with dolls head locking mechanism is built with rotary checkered under lever has been furnished with double triggers and a long bottom strap engraved with serial number. Vintage walnut stock with softened checkered pistol grip has an ebonite grip cap and long bottom strap. Action with 3/4-length top strap. Stock with eye for sling loop and ebonite butt plate. Splinter forend with scroll escutcheon pin, tip, and Deeley lever styled release. Case colored interior iron metal with serial number. Weight 8 lbs 13 oz. CONDITION: Good. Barrels are in good condition with some wear from age and use. Rifling is good. Stock good with evidence of restoration to grip and various handling marks. Splinter forend with chip at front right.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

26"

Caliber/Bore

.500/450

Drop at Comb

1 - 3/8"

Drop at Heel

2 - 1/2"

FFL Status

Antique