Hammer

£460

Percussion Carbine, barrel 26" of approx 16 bore, new series side lock, 5" marked Crown over "V.R." over "Tower" and dated 1847. Military proofs to barrel, sound walnut stock with W/D arrow and "B.O." (Board of Ordnance), stockmakers mark to reverse, brass furniture. Butt tang marked "C 11217" full stocked with lovells bayonet catch. Original ramrod, sling swivels to forend & buttstock. This has every appearance of a Sappers Carbine for use in the Crimean War. A nice untouched example with minor rust and service wear.