Blued steel barrels with blade and two position rear sight on the matted solid rib, "ARMY & NAVY" and "C.S.L. LONDON" marked on the right and left barrels respectively, import marked under the forend, and London black powder proofs on the flats along with caliber marking of "450EX". Bright polished boxlock action with near full coverage floral scroll surrounding "ARMY & NAVY CSL" on either side, double triggers, and tang mounted safety switch. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered walnut splinter forend with engraved fittings and rotary latch release and pistol grip stock with blued grip cap, blank inscription oval, and smooth blued steel buttplate. Includes a takedown case with Army & Navy trade label and gun data sheet listing the load for this rifle as 3 1/4 inch case loaded with 55 (50 in tropical climates) grains of "NC" powder with a 325 gr. bullet Length of pull 14 9/16 inches. Weight 9 lbs 1 oz. Provenance: The Buckstix Collection

Fine, retaining 98% reapplied blue, softened engraving on the bright polished action, and some areas of pitting along the barrels. The replaced wood is very good with scattered dings and scratches and crisp recut checkering. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent.