GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
E. M. REILLY FOUR BORE BELTED BALL PERCUSSION RIFLE. E.M. REILLY PERC RIFLE NSN 4 BORE IVORY Cal. 4 bore. (1.015 bore diameter, 1.120 groove diameter. Two groove). 26" Tapered octagon twist bbl is mounted with one standing leaf rear, and "certifiable antique elephant ivory" blade front sight. Top flat is engraved "E. M. Reilly & Co. London". Bottom flat is stamped with Birmingham black powder proof. Case hardened patent breech is engraved with large open scroll. Case hardened breech iron with integral fence is engraved with large shaded scroll. Large bar action lockplate is mounted with tall, round bodied, slightly serpentine hammer. Hammer and lockplate are engraved with more large open scroll. "E. M. Reilly & Co" is on front portion of plate. Trigger plate is mounted with germanic type double set triggers, and trigger must be set before lock can be cocked. Trigger guard with squared bow has shell finial, and is also scroll engraved. Full length stock with swan-necked butt, is of indeterminate tropical wood, and measures 14-7/8" over blued steel buttplate. Stock features large germanic style swept shadow line left hand cheekpiece. A hand forged ramrod is held by single plain pipe. Drop at heel: approx 3", drop at comb: approx 2-1/8". Weight: 16 lbs. 6 oz. LOP: 14-7/8". PROVENANCE: Invoice and correspondence regarding purchase and import of this rifle. CONDITION: Fine, as rebuilt and refinished. Metal parts retain nearly all of sympathetic refinish. What appears to be old restock is completely refinished, with large repair pegged onto toe and 1-1/2" crack at left rear of breech iron. Bore is good, shootable, with considerable pitting. Lock is crisp. Set trigger works. An interesting big bore rifle showing what is most probably South African restocking. 49958-37 MGM62 (4,000-7,000)