Fine Modern & Antique Arms - November 2022 : Sale A1122 Lot 544
A .577 BELGIAN CONTRACT PATTERN 1853 THREE BAND PERCUSSION SERVICE RIFLE, CIRCA 1859, no visible serial number,

Product Details

A .577 BELGIAN CONTRACT PATTERN 1853 THREE BAND PERCUSSION SERVICE RIFLE, CIRCA 1859, no visible serial number,
with 37in. barrel shortened from 39in., rifled with three grooves and stamped with Ordnance proof, inspection and sale marks at breech, (faint), fitted with P53 style ladder rear-sight and block and blade front-sight, borderline engraved lock with the Crown V.R. cypher on the tail and dated '1859' to the centre, both markings in the distinctive style used on the Belgian contract arms, regulation brass mounted full walnut stock, complete with original rod, some bruising to nipple bolster, one lock screw missing



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Estimate £300-400