Manufactured c. 1865 and incorporating Dougall’s “Lock-Fast” patent action of May 7, 1860. With browned Damascus barrels with concave rib signed “J.D. DOUGALL. INVENTOR & PATENTEE. 59 ST. JAMES’S ST. LONDON”. Rounded action with sidelever, signed “DOUGALL’S PATENT LOCK-FAST” on the underside, and with back action locks each signed “J.D. DOUGALL”. With fine classic English border and scroll engraving throughout. Well-figured walnut stock with checkered grip and forearm. London black powder proof and reproof marks. 14 9/16" LOP. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection