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18534 - 1874 8 bore rifle

Rifle originally sold on Gavin Gardner about 3 years ago. Mr. Malcolm King had some really nice Reilly rifles. 13 lbs 11 oz which is about right for a rifle of this size. Here's the quirk. The gun was advertised as SN 18534 on both Gavin and Rock Island (presumably the number stamped on the water table, barrel and fore-arm). Yet 18543 is engraved on the tang.
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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. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

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Last edited by Argo44; 07/27/21 06:10 PM.
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