A Fine 12-Bore Flintlock Rifle By R. Fenton of London, Circa 1792. With heavy round browned twist sighted barrel, decorated with an etched sunburst design towards the breech and fitted with a standing back sight, platinum vent, border engraved barrel tand, signed border engraved stepped lock, figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip, engraved steel mounts comprising butt plate, foliate engraved trigger guard with pineapple finial and ramrod pipe, two browned steel ramrod pipes, silver barrel escutcheons, horn fore-end cap and with horn-tipped ramrod. An extremely interesting piece.

FENTON Richard

Gunmaker, 19 Shoemaker Row, Blackfriars, 1792 - 1815. Free of Loriners Co., by redemption, 1807. Devised improved rifle sights incorporating platinum strip, 1808 (Beaufoy). Member of Duke of Cumberland Sharpshooters, won Gold Medal 1810.

Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher, York, Pennsylvania. USA.

Dimensions

Bore: 12-Bore

Barrel Length: 44 Inches (111.76 cm)

Overall Length: 60 Inches (152.40 cm)

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