Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNewsAbout Us
Create Account
Login
AuctionsConsignmentBlogFAQNews & EventsAbout Us
Login
Create Account

History Lives Here

Rock Island Auction Company
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
RIAC Rock Island
7819 42nd Street West
Rock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
RIAC Bedford
3600 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021, USA
8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon - Fri
Navigation
  • Auctions
  • Consignment
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • News
  • About Us
More Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Job Postings & Careers
  • Contact
  • Order a Catalog
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
  • Auction Catalog #63
  • Lot #84
Lot #83
Lot #85

Lot 84: Unique W. Marnes J. Boucher Single Shot English Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2014

Lot 84: Unique W. Marnes J. Boucher Single Shot English Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2014

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500
Price Realized:
Login to view
Login to view

Unique W. Marnes J. Boucher Single Shot English Rifle

Manufacturer: English
Model: Single Shot
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 45
Barrel: 28 inch round
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2614
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 24
Class: Antique
Description:

The medium weight tapered barrel has a bead front sight and military style ladder rear sight (graduated 5-10) marked "W." Although there is no cartridge designation, the barrel gauges at .45 caliber bore. The barrel has three proofs on the left side at the breech and is marked "W.R. MARNES, MAKER. LONDON." The action has a swinging breechblock similar to the Snider and Sope with a center located hammer. The breechblock is marked "JOHN BOUCHER, INVENTOR 1867". External lever type of extractor, floral scroll engraving on the action and trigger guard. One piece straight grip stock with checkering, serrated wood butt and horn forend tip.

Rating Definition:

Fine with some minor pitting on the barrel that is turning a dark brown. The action retains 80% of the case colors. The stock is fine with some minor handling marks and a few blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.



Customer Product Questions

There are currently no customer product questions on this lot

    Related Items

    Lot #87: British Martini Style Single Shot Sporting Rifle

    Lot #84: British Enfield Martini-Henry Mark I Single Shot Rifle

    Lot #979: Two Tip-Up Single Shot Pistols

    Lot #523: British Fazakerley No. 4 MK 2 Bolt Action Rifle

    Lot #506: British Enfield Martini-Henry Mk III/1 Single Shot Rifle

    Lot #996: Two British Enfield Martini-Henry Single Shot Carbines