With browned octagonal damascus twist barrel signed “E.M. REILLY & CO. LONDON” on the top flat towards the breech, rifled with two deep grooves to take the belted ball, blued front sight and standing notched back sight, and casehardened patent breech. Casehardened false breech and side lock, the latter signed “E.M. REILLY & CO.” Blued and casehardened iron furniture including straight-backed trigger guard with shell finial. Border and scroll engraved throughout. Figured left hand “roach belly” full stock with raised cheekpiece, and hand forged iron ramrod.

Professionally refinished throughout and retaining virtually all its renewed finish. Barrel and breech each with clear engraving, some corrosion marking visible beneath the browned finish. Front sight blade missing, base is present. Mechanism only cocks on the set trigger. Trigger mechanism a later replacement. Expertly restocked, butt with pegged repair to underside. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.