Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2022 : Sale A0722 Lot 588
G. FULLER, LONDON A CASED .451 (WHITWORTH) PERCUSSION MATCH-RIFLE, serial no. 74817,

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G. FULLER, LONDON
A CASED .451 (WHITWORTH) PERCUSSION MATCH-RIFLE, serial no. 74817,
circa 1860, with reproved blued tapering 35in. barrel, the top signed 'GEO'E FULLER 280 STRAND LONDON', the short rib at breech 'WHITWORTH PATENT' (all refreshed), replacement dove-tailed tunnel fore-sight, no provision for rear-sight, the borderline and scroll engraved top-tang mounted with a later plate for an adjustable vernier tang-sight (included), border and scroll engraved bar-action lock signed 'GEO FULLER', engraved dolphin-head hammer, expertly re-stocked with a chequered walnut pistol-grip half-stock, engraved iron furniture and no provision for ramrod, the whole restored throughout and together with a wood case, recompartmented and lined in green baize, also restored

Provenance: George Fuller traded from a number of locations in london but was at 280 Strand between 1856-71. His Strand trade labels also stated he was 'Maker to H.R.H. The Prince Consort'.



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Estimate £1,500-2,000