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Williams and Powell Presentation Percussion Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Williams and Powell Presentation Percussion Rifle
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This is a rare and very unusual Williams & Powell Presentation Grade breech-loading percussion rifle mfg. ca. 1840's. This is an incredibly interesting and unusual little gun with some very rare features. 1. it is a rifle. 2. gold plated. 3. breech loader. 4.finely engraved. 5. family crest on the wrist of the rifle. 6. take-down. The bore features very fine 22 groove rifling at .40 cal. The gun is finely engraved throughout and the lock marked "Williams & Powell". The top of the barrel sleeve is engraved "~LIVERPOOL~" with English proof marks visible at the breech. The entire gun was originally gold plated. An escutcheon atop the wrist is engraved with a crest and the words "PER CRUCEM AD CORONAM", or "By the cross, to a crown", This is the crest and motto of the "Power" family surname. This is a very interesting and rare rifle from a noted quality English maker.



The rifle includes an English 19th Century fitted wooden case as well as a .40 cal. bullet mold and small brass powder flask. State: City: Date: ID# 49622