A WHITWORTH COMPANY PERCUSSION RIFLE

A WHITWORTH COMPANY PERCUSSION RIFLE, mid 19th century, the 33" barrel with front sight, adjustable rear sight, proof marks, hexagonal bore and inscribed "WHITWORTH PATENT", action bearing a sheaf of corn within a crown over "W" and inscribed "THE WHITWORTH COMPANY LIMITED", full walnut stock, steel strap loops and ram, 49" long (Illustrated)