Built circa 1876 according to Nigel Brown's "British Gunmakers Volume One: London". The included Norman R. Blank Collection notes and bill of sale indicating the gun was purchased from Joe Bickston of All American Arms, Hollywood, California, on April 1, 1957, as well as stating that the rifle was "probably" from the William Keith Neal Collection. With small brass tacks in the right of the stock likely indicating game taken with this rifle. With extra strikers in the trapdoor grip cap. 14 1/4" LOP. Provenance: Joe Bickston; The Norman R. Blank Collection

Very good, original finish with heavy oxidation towards the muzzle; otherwise, the metal has mild handling evidence and attractive patina. The wood shows some dings and scratches and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.