Product Details
J.W. ROSIER (MELBOURNE)
A .380 BLACK POWDER EXPRESS (.360 2 1/4IN.) JOHN THOMAS 1871 PATENT DOUBLE-BITE SNAP-ACTION TOPLEVER HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 1358,
25 7/8in. black powder only barrels with broad raised rib with open sights and folding leaf sights for 100, 200 and 300 yards and with silver sighting lines, blade foresight, tubes engraved 'JAMES W. ROSIER. 66, ELIZABETH ST. MELBOURNE', action incorporating J. Thomas rectangular wedge bolt patent locking system, patent no. 3091 of 1871, carved percussion fences, patent off-centre toplever (spring weak), non-rebounding back-action locks, one hammer spur repaired, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, some light external pitting, 14 3/4in. pistolgrip stock with sling eyes, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap and buttplate, fore-end with lever release, weight 6lb. 12oz.
Estimate £1,400-1,600