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ALEXR. FORBES, CATBOLL, MID-19TH CENTURY
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A MAGNIFICENT SCOTTISH 1 5/8 IN. BORE PERCUSSION HARPOON GUN
ALEXR. FORBES, CATBOLL, MID-19TH CENTURY
With very heavy 52 ¼ in. (132.5 cm.) slightly tapering round sighted barrel engraved with a spray of thistles, St. Andrew and the Cross, and a boar’s head, scroll engraved back-action lock and mounts, well figured walnut butt, substantial iron ramrod with brass tip, and iron peg-mount, weight 118 lbs., with modern steel stand
ALEXR. FORBES, CATBOLL, MID-19TH CENTURY
With very heavy 52 ¼ in. (132.5 cm.) slightly tapering round sighted barrel engraved with a spray of thistles, St. Andrew and the Cross, and a boar’s head, scroll engraved back-action lock and mounts, well figured walnut butt, substantial iron ramrod with brass tip, and iron peg-mount, weight 118 lbs., with modern steel stand
Special notice
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