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Excellent W. Parker 54 Caliber Boar Hunting Rifle Built 1830's London
Guns International #: 103169918 Seller's Inventory #: 50912
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Rifles - English Sporting
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #8388, .54 Caliber black powder percussion, 30.25 inch octagon barrel with a bright, excellent bore. This is a Boar Hunting rifle manufactured by W. Parker in London circa late 1830's. The barrel is marked "W. Parker" and "Maker To His Majesty. Holborn London" with the side plates marked "W.Parker". This rifle was made William Parker of 233 High Holborn, London (1793-1841), a company that was eventually known as Parker, Field & Sons. He was Gunmaker to the Duke of Kent, Prince Edward and King William IV. The company had gained prominence for a safe and superior lock mechanism. This fine example of a large bore, sporting boar hunting rifle remains in excellent condition with the barrels showing virtually all of the original brown finish with a beautiful laminate pattern. The barrel is equipped with a knife/bayonet lug and has provisions for a sling on the belly of the stock and a hole under the barrel just behind the bayonet lug. The side plate, dolphin head hammer, upper tang, trigger guard, buttplate, screws all have very fine foliate scroll and remain in excellent condition. The checkered walnut stock shows old marks and contusions with a small crack on the forearm tip and some areas showing darkening from added protective oils over time. The lock mechanism has the unique slide safety feature allowing it to be primed with a cap and locked into a half cock position. The action functions properly with a strong spring. It comes with a steel ramrod and a folding rear sight that allows for two different ranges. A beautiful example of a very high quality London gun. Antique
Price: $1,895.00
Antique: Yes