Product Details
AN 8.15x46R SINGLE-SHOT RIFLE, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'SYSTEM AYDT', no visible serial number,
probably by Udo Anschutz circa 1900, with blind-fluted blued octagonal 31 1/2in. barrel, dove-tailed ramp fore-sight with side protectors, dovetail along the first half of the top-flat at breech for an adjustable position rear-sight (absent), borderline and florally engraved slab-sided receiver, both sides featuring a relief engraved depiction of an imbibing hunter within a circular border, square form dropping breech, top-tang with mount for aperture sight (absent), chequered walnut Tyrolean butt-stock (some age-related hairline cracks), iron Swiss-style heel-plate, complex underlever forming the trigger-guard bow, double-set triggers, smooth walnut fore-end, the tip carved in the form of a dog's head with inset glass eyes and fitted with iron sling swivels
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Estimate £600-800
Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament