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A RARE .577 (SNIDER) SINGLE-SHOT CARBINE signed 'R.B.', MODEL 'CORNISH'S PATENT', no visible serial number,
almost certainly by R. Blakemore and dated 1867 and conforming to Patent No. 1828 of 12th July 1866 and Patent No. 1100 of 1867with 19 3/4in. barrel, block and blade fore-sight, rear-sight of one standing notch with two additional folding leaves, swing open manual 'Soper-style' breech with sprung extractor and nipple (retaining chained protector), shaped loading ramp, borderline engraved military style lock stamped with a stylised tree bisecting the letters 'R.B', the tail with 'V.R.' crown device, walnut full-stock, brass furniture except short saddle bar between the sidenails, two barrel-bands and captive pan-head clearing-rod, traces of finish
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Estimate £800-1,200