Gun Watch Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 Army & Navy £1,650 .300 Rook Rifle Private Seller Used - Excellent Condition Attleborough, Norfolk Break Action Description The photographs probably tell you much of what you need to know but here's a bit more detail. This high quality rifle is chambered in .300 rook, as shown on the barrel engraving, along with the Army & Navy London signature on the top flat of the barrel. According to the Army & Navy records, this rifle was originally purchased by W.H. Hall (Esq) in 1907 for £4.10.0 and was finished by ‘W & S’ (Webley and Scott). The action still has the original case hardening which is bright these photo's haven't been enhanced. None of the screws have been messed with and so no chewed heads. The action is engraved as is the rebounding hammer. The rebounding hammer has a strong spring and holds in half cock and full cock as it should. The stock is made from a quality piece of highly figured wood (walnut most likely) and is in good condition as the photo's show. The stock is inlaid, possibly in silver, and has no cracks or splits but does have the odd mark as can be expected for a rifle over 100 years old. No rust or corrosion showing on the barrel - the blueing is in excellent condition. The barrel has the three sights, two folding and are engraved with appropriate distances. The bore is bright but not without some discolouration but in line with expectation of the age of the rifle. Unusually, this rifle has polygonal rifling similar to that found on rifles with Henry rifling. This rifle is complete with case including the original cleaning rod and original case key. To have one of these items is rare, but I've never seen both included in a sale before. The case is whole, not been altered or repaired but could be sympathetically improved should you wish. The case even has the original Army & Navy Stores label and the interior shows good colour. This rifle is being sold as an antique and obsolite calibre rifle and would make a great piece to add to a collection. You don't tend to see many of these and when you do they are usually very rough. I am happy to ship (at cost tbc) via RFD for security if collection is not possible. Further pictures available on request. Just let me know what you'd like to see. The seller of this gun doesn't appear to be a Pigeon Watch member, to contact them please use the details on Gun Watch. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookandrabbit Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 That’s a beauty love the old single R&R rifles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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