Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout us
Log InCreate Account
Rock Island Auction CompanyRock Island Auction Company
Contact us
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
Locations
Bedford, TX
3600 Harwood RoadBedford, Texas 76021, USA
Rock Island, IL
7819 42nd Street WestRock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
Hours
Monday - Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Navigation
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout usAccount
More Info
Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyJob postings & CareersOrder a catalogContact
Social media
© 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.
Disconnected
Unable to connect to live update server, attempting reconnection. If this persists, please try refreshing your browser.
Disconnected state indicated by at top of page. If you cannot see this icon, you are connected.
Rock Island Auction Company
Hello.
Please Log In, or .

Home
Auctions
Consignment
Latest
FAQ
About us

  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 3278

Lot 3278:Cased Finely Engraved Henry Tatham Percussion Double Rifle

September 13th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 3278

Lot 3278:Cased Finely Engraved Henry Tatham Percussion Double Rifle

September 13th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
Price Realized:
Login to viewLogin to view
Price obfuscated
Estimated Price$4,000 - $6,000
Log In to use Wishlists
Share

Cased Finely Engraved Henry Tatham 24 Bore Percussion Double Rifle

This classic 19th century double rifle was made in the shop of Henry Tatham Jr. (1804-1860) in London. It has matching serial numbers on the barrels, breech hooks, forend, lower tang, and bottom of the butt. The three-groove rifled barrels have a wide rib with a dovetailed blade front sight, notch and folding ladder rear sight with platinum sight lines and graduations out to 1,000 yards, and "TATHAM, 37 CHARING CROSS, LONDON." The bottom of the barrels have London proofs and "24" bore markings. The breeches have scroll and border engraving and platinum plugs. The locks are signed "HENRY TATHAM/LONDON" and have additional scroll and border engraving as do the ramrod entry pipe, wedge escutcheons, trigger guard, and buttplate. The stock has a checkered wrist, silver wrist escutcheon, and smooth buttplate. The takedown case has a Tatham trade label and a variety of accessories, including a matching numbered bullet mold also marked "J.G," a ball mold, leather sling, and Sykes powder flask.

ConditionFine with half of the faded brown finish and attractive twist patterns, bright locks and furniture, some gray and brown patina, minor oxidation and pitting mainly on the buttplate, and minor overall wear. The refinished stock has crisp checkering, mild scratches, and a few dents. Mechanically excellent. The case is fine and has moderate age and storage related wear including a cracked lid. The accessories are generally fine or better with aged patina on the brass components.
Details
ManufacturerBritish
ModelPercussion
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge24
Barrel20 1/2 inch solid rib
Finishbrown/bright
Stockhighly figured checkered

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1183
Catalog page123
Find MoreRelated Items
Lot 309Cased Engraved D. Leonard Percussion Rifle
View Lot
Lot 1291Cased Engraved James Purdey 16 Bore Percussion Double Rifle
View Lot
Lot 1216Thompson Center Arms Hawken Percussion Rifle
View Lot
Lot 1287Cased B. Sturman Percussion Double Barrel Shotgun
View Lot
Show More