Fine Modern & Antique Arms - March 2023 : Sale A0323 Lot 503
A 12-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION CONVERTED FROM FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY BECKWITH, CIRCA 1810/35, no visible serial number,

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A 12-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED PERCUSSION CONVERTED FROM FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY BECKWITH, CIRCA 1810/35, no visible serial number,
with 30in. twist barrel signed in gold at breech 'BECKWITH LONDON', the conversion to percussion has been effected by fitting a new breech unit with nipple bolster and vented platinum plug, the top with an inlaid platinum band and engraved with a pheasant, borderline engraved lock with stepped tail, some foliate decoration and makers name 'BECKWITH' to centre, the top edge of the lock has been reprofiled to suit the new bolster, the hammer engraved to match the lock, iron mounted figured walnut half-stock with chequered wrist, scroll trigger-guard with pineapple finial, complete with brass mounted wooden rammer



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Estimate £500-700