The lock is signed "Alexr Wilson,/Sherrard. Strt London," and the barrel bears a similar signature. Alexander Wilson was a former workman of John Manton active 1805-1825. He was recorded at 3 Sherrard Street on Golden Square in 1811-1825. The London hallmarks on the trigger guard date the silver furniture to 1822 and include an "M-B" maker's mark. The heavy Damascus barrel has dovetailed silver blade front sight, notch rear sight with three folding leaves, dual platinum bands and a platinum plug on the breech plug, and London proofs and "5011" on the bottom. The latter appears to be stamped over another marking. The rifle also features double set triggers, and a base for an aperture rear sight. The silver mounts are primarily scroll engraved with a tiger mask on the trigger guard bow, two deer on the tang of the heel plate, the base of the heel plate engraved with a mountain above crossed fronds; trigger guard with a horn grip stop, plain patchbox cover fitted with a wooden box for patch primers inside, and a well-figured straight grip half-stock with checkered wrist and shallow cheekpiece. The oak takedown case has a Wilson trade label and contains a powder flask, ball mold, punch, the rear aperture sight, balls, and patches. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection