OC - FINE- all original parts; over 30% original finish, sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal and wood; minor marks in wood.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Manufactured c.1865-70 by the Manchester firm of Gasquoine & Dyson (recorded at the Market Place address 1854-1878). Rib signed “GASQUOINE & DYSON. MARKET PLACE MANCHASTER No. 1652." Action with serpentine fences, rebounding back action locks signed “GASQUOINE & DYSON.” With figured 14 1/2" stock with heel and toe plates. London black powder proof marks, London nitro reproof marks and Birmingham nitro proof marks. Nice engraving and rare caliber for this time period. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection