Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2022 : Sale A0722 Lot 511
AN 8-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE FOR DANGEROUS GAME SIGNED J.S.F. BOTHA, CAPE TOWN, no visible serial number,

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AN 8-BORE PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE FOR DANGEROUS GAME SIGNED 'J.S.F. BOTHA, CAPE TOWN', no visible serial number,
circa 1865, with rebrowned twist 28 1/4in. octagonal barrel (possibly slightly shortened) and signed on the top-flat 'J.S.F. BOTHA, CAPE TOWN', dove-tailed fore-sight, rear-sight of three flush folding un-notched leaves, borderline engraved long top-tang (repaired at tip), borderline engraved bar-action lock signed 'J.S.F. BOTHA with scroll engraving around the pin apertures, borderline engraved hammer, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, iron furniture except white metal nose-cap and barrel key escutcheons and replacement brass tipped wood ramrod



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Estimate £1,000-1,500