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LOT 1365
Antique
Engraved E. M. Reilly & Co. 8 Bore Back Action Rotary Underlever Hammer Double
Rifle with Case - Serial no.
18534, 8 bore, 28 inch solid
rib bbl., brown/casehardened
finish, walnut stock. This
massive 8 bore double rifle
sports browned Damascus
steel barrels with blade front
and two leaf folding rear sight
on the matted solid rib with
“E. M. REILLY & Co. OXFORD
ST. LONDON.” and “& RUE
SCRIBE, PARIS” on the left
and right barrels respectively.
The casehardened rotary
underlever hammer back
action displays gorgeous
scroll engraving and “E. M.
REILLY & Co./LONDON” on
either lock. The engraving
extends to the hammers, the
tangs, underlever, and trigger
guard which is numbered
“18543”. The rifle features double triggers, single
extractor, and non-rebounding hammers.
Nicely figured, multi-point checkered
splinter forend with engraved fittings
including the non-captive wedge fastener
and pistol grip stock with horn grip cap,
blank inscription oval, and casehardened
steel buttplate. Includes a canvas bound
takedown case with “L. R. PHILIPPS” on
the lid containing a E. M. Reilly trade
label, oiler, leather sling, and two piece
cleaning rob. The length of pull is 14 9/16 inches, and the
weight is 13 lbs 11 oz.
CONDITION: Very fine as refurbished, retaining 95% brown finish with recut
markings with finish applied over top, 75% case colors, and 90% blue on the trigger guard and
rear sight with subsurface pitting. The wood is also very fine with scattered scratches and crisp checkering. The case is very good with mild storage wear. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.
310 Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000