Fine Modern & Antique Guns - March 2020 : Sale A0320 Lot 775
E. M. REILLY & CO. A .500 (3IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 34515,

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E. M. REILLY & CO.
A .500 (3IN.) BLACK POWDER EXPRESS BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR DOUBLE RIFLE, serial no. 34515,
26in. black powder only barrels, partially file cut raised rib engraved 'E.M. REILLY & CO. 16 NEW OXFORD STREET. LONDON.', open sights with folding leaf sight, white metal inlaid sight lines and marked for 100 and 200, ramped bead fore-sight, the left tube engraved '500 BORE EXPRESS', the undersides of the barrels engraved '500 BORE EXPRESS 3 INCH SOLID BRASS CASE' and '136 GRAINS POWDER EXPRESS BULLET', treble-grip action, manual safety, fine acanthus scroll engraving with scrolling banners inscribed 'E. M. REILLY & CO. LONDON.', retaining traces of renewed colour-hardening and finish, 14 5/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes and including buttplate, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 8lb. 13oz.

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Estimate £2,000-3,000

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament