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Lewis Drake and Associates presents the finest in rare and modern sporting firearms from shotguns, rifles, fowlers, and pistols made by such companies as BossPurdey, and Holland & Holland, to the best in shooting sports accessories, exquisitely hand crafted rosewood British campaign furniture reproductions, as well as a classic line of leather travel & sporting goods. You will also find on our website gallery a unique compilation of unusual one-of-a-kind originals that we have collected worldwide and interesting home and bar décor items that will add an uncommon element of intrigue to your home or office.

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Our Newest Shotgun Inventory

By Lewis Drake 14 Jan, 2021
Boss, London. Exceptionally fine matched pair of consecutively numbered vintage light weight assisted-opening 12ga. game guns, #6709-10, made in 1921. Each gun weighs in at just 6 ½ lbs. Stock dimensions: 14 ½”x 1 ¼”x 2 ¼”x 3/8” cast-off. Both guns have superb 28” chopper lump steel barrels with original 2 ½” chambers. Bores are brilliant and absolutely mint, all measuring .728”. All chokes are Modified (½ choke) measuring .023” in each barrel which corresponds to the original specifications from 1921. Wall thicknesses are .034”/.034” in the no.1 gun and .032”/.032” in gun no.2. Best bar-action side lock actions with double underlugs, ejectors, double triggers’ and automatic safety’s. Beautifully engraved actions retain much of the original hardening colors and all engraving is crisp and sharp as if cut yesterday. The barrels retain 98% of the original black finish. Trigger guard tangs have been reblacked but the black on the bows is original. Highly figured matching straight grip stocks with checkered butts and splinter forends retain all the original finish with all checkering sharp showing virtually no use. Original makers case with original labels and some accessories. Overall an absolutely stunning pair of vintage, pre-war, Boss guns remaining in little used near-mint original condition and almost impossible to find in this condition today. Replacement cost today well in excess of $200,000.
By Lewis Drake 23 Dec, 2020
Holland & Holland, London . Stunning matched pair of 12ga. “Modele Deluxe” game guns, ca. 1948. Wt. of each gun is 71/4 lbs. Stock dimensions on both guns are 14 ½”x 1 3/8”x 2 ¼”x 1/8” cast-off. Superb 28” chopperlump barrels with original 2 ¾”, 1 ¼ oz. proofs have absolutely mint bores (.731”/.731”), (.732”/.732”), choked .034”/.031”, .034”/.028”. Best self-opening actions with hidden third fastener and hand-detachable sidelocks are beautifully scroll and game-scene engraved. Highly figured and perfectly matched straight-grip stocks and splinter forends. Rolled-edge guards, double triggers, bushed firing pins, and automatic safety’s. Original Maker’s oak-and-leather case with period canvas-and-leather outer cover containing all the original Trade labels and accessories. This magnificent pair of guns was made in 1948 for a British RAF Wing Commander and the whole set remarkably remains in absolutely 100% mint original condition throughout.
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Our Newest Rifle Inventory


By Tripp Drake 12 Jan, 2023
Purdey, London. Extremely rare 8-bore percussion, double-barreled, conical-bullet rifle for dangerous game, made in 1844. Weight: 13 ½ Lbs. Re-browned 30” Damascus barrels with good bores, single fixed rear sight, and blade front sight. Large, nicely engraved, functionally perfect locks with sliding safety’s. Iron Mounts are somewhat pitted, with the butt being the worst with deep pitting at the heel, trigger guard bow engraving barely visible, deep pitting to the forwad end of the trigger plate, and patchbox lid engraving has been refreshed. The ebonized stock has been refinished. The ramrod is original and numbered to the rifle. This exceedingly rare rifle was ordered, as one of a pair, from Purdey in April, 1844, by Dr., Honerable, Hugh Arbuthnott (Lieut. 3 rd Reg. Cavalry, Bengalese) and shipped to the owners Agents in Madras, India, on Sept. 16, of the same year. The original bullet mold that accompanies the rifle is very rare in that it casts a 1028 grain, conical bullet that provides a mechanical fit to the bore of the rifle which accounts for the superb accuracy of this magnificent beast. The attached target, shot at 38 yds., shows a 1 1/2" right and left barrel group, using 4 drams of 2F powder, with a course bead held over the 2” red spot. Overall an incredibly rare and accurate big game rifle by one of the greatest British makers! Price: $34,500
By Lewis Drake 06 Feb, 2021
R. B. Rodda & Co., Birmingham and Calcutta. Magnificent Sidelock/Ejector, “Modele de Luxe”, Double Rifle in .600 N.E., #10048, made for, Raja Raghuraj Bahadur Sinha, of Haraha Estate, ca. early 20 th century. There are no known existing records for the Rodda Firm which is regrettable, however, that trade label in the case lid was in use by Rodda from approximately 1910 through 1931. Furthermore, the original owner was a Raja from Haraha Estate in the United Provinces, near Jim Corbett's Nainital home in Kumaon. Records from the decade from 1910 to 1920 show that the owner enjoyed an exemption from the Indian Arms Act of 1911. This meant the Raja in question was allowed to keep a number of firearms and stock of ammunition in his name – without prior permission from the government and almost certainly would have acquired the rifle from the Rodda Firm during that 1910-1920 period covered by the Indian Government Permit. The mystery which could account for this magnificent rifle remaining in absolutely pristine, original, overall condition, showing no evidence of having been fired since it left the maker over a century ago, makes for a fascinating fireside story ferreted out by my dear friend and, “adopted nephew”, Harnihal Singh Sidhu, to be revealed at a somewhat later date along with an interesting, previously unpublished, history of the R. B. Rodda Co. I said the case was original, that is with the likelihood the case has been relined and the ivory-handled accessories replaced at a later date, otherwise all original. The Rifle weighs in at 14 ½ lbs with empty chambers. Stock Dimensions: 14 3/4" LOP. Superb 26" chopper-lump, Whitworth Steel, barrels with 110 gr. Cordite and 900 gr. bullet proofs. Note the individual rear flip-up sights graduated in 100 yd. increments out to 500 yds. terminating in a single flip-up sight adjustable from 600 to 1000 yds. (no further comments needed on that!). Massive, top-lever opening, sidelock action with double under-lugs and spade dolls-head with hidden bolted third fastener. The top tang of the action extends rearward over the rise and well back on the comb of the stock. Ejectors, bushed firing pins, double triggers, and bolted automatic safety. Beautiful, full-coverage, bold, deep-relief, Indian jungle foliage and game-scene engraving which extends out the barrel breaches. The tiny, multi-colored-enamel-inlaid, 24 kt gold shields, fastened to each lockplate with 3 tiny blued steel screws, are beautiful little works of art in themselves! Please, go to the close-up photo which shows a quarter laying next to one of the gold shields for size comparison and note that the coin would completely cover the entire shield which will give you a visual clue to the exquisitely delicate intricacy of the inlays and the vibrant colors of the enamel, all of which simply must be viewed under significant magnification to fully appreciate the work. By the way, the enamel in Sanskrit says, “Satyashramabhyan Saklaarthsiddhihi” , which translates to, “ By practicing truthfulness and hard work , all ends are achieved. “ I could go on, however, the rest of the photographs pretty much speak for themselves. Including all of the English gun-maker's there are less than 70, pre-WWII, British .600 NE double rifles known to exist. This extraordinary rifle is, without question, the finest pre-war example known and is one of the rarest, most highly sought after, collectible firearms in the world. SOLD
By Lewis Drake 23 Dec, 2020
Hartmann & Weiss, Hamburg and London. Rare custom Mauser, “Take-Down” action, sporting rifle in 7mm Rem. Magnum. Weight: 9 ¾ Lbs. with scope. Stock: 14 ¼” LOP. 24” barre l with mint bore has a single fixed rear sight with folding leaves out to 300 yds. and ramp front sight with flip-up twilight bead. Custom Hartmann & Weiss mounts for the superb Swarovski 1.7-10x42 Z6 scope with TDS reticle. Figured walnut stock with flawless original finish. Overall condition is virtually mint showing no evidence of use. Hartmann & Weiss firearms are of absolutely peerless quality throughout and are universally recognized as such which would account for both the 8-9 year wait for a new rifle and the scarcity of pre-owned examples. Here is the best-of-the-best, in the perfect caliber, in mint condition.
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Our Newest Antique Gun Inventory

By Tripp Drake 07 Jan, 2024
John Manton and Son, London. An absolutely stunning 14-bore, cased double barreled, Flintlock Sporting Gun, #10571, made in 1830 for the Earl of Plymouth, Robert Henry Clive (1789-1854), grandson of Robert Clive (1725-1774) who was also known as "Clive of India". Weight: 7 lbs. Stock dimensions: 14 ¼" LOP. Superb 31 3/4" Damascus barrels with absolutely pristine breeches, unaltered bores (.701"/.701"), and thick walls (.056"/.056") at the muzzles, retaining most of the original external finish. Stepped-in breeches engraved and with platinum lines inlaid fore-and-aft also have platinum-lined touch holes and retain much of the original hardening colors. The ramrod is original as is the spare that accompanies the gun. The peerless quality locks, retaining much original finish have deep-V pans (without platinum divider bars) and gooseneck cocks. The hammers have been struck a few times but, like the breeches, show little-or-no evidence of ever being used in the field. Absolutely mechanically perfect with extremely powerful main and feather springs as you would expect from this Maker! Beautifully engraved iron mounts retain much of the original dark blue finish with some of the finish worn off the trigger guard tang and butt plate. Nicely figured walnut stock has a few handling marks and a minor repair to the mortise just above the bar of the right lock. Overall the stock retains virtually all the original finish with sharp, crisp, checkering at the wrist. Silver wrist escutcheon, showing no wear, is engraved with a griffin and torse over the owners initials, "RHC". The whole in the original mahogany case with a complete compliment of original accessories including spare ramrod, stout 3-piece loading rod, Hawksley pigskin leather-covered powder flask signed in ink by hand, " G.H.W. Windsor-Clive", over an abbreviation for the Coldstream Guards referring to Lieutenant Colonel George Herbert Windsor Windsor-Clive (1835-1918), the second son of Robert Clive and younger brother of the original owner. Also included in the case are a leather flint wallet containing spare flints and two spare side nails, wad punch, double turnscrew, pan brush, and original key to the case ... all in fine condition. Overall a magnificent, incredibly rare, original set, with impeccable provenance, mechanically absolutely perfect, the whole remaining in superb condition throughout, and suitable for the finest collection or use in the field today. Not likely you will ever see a finer example offered for sale !! Provenance: Made in 1830 for the Earl of Plymouth, Robert Henry Clive (1789-1854), grandson of Robert Clive (1725-1774) who was also known as "Clive of India". Purchased by my friend, Norm Blank, around 1962 directly from the Earl of Plymouth's estate in a sale facilitated by Keith Neal. Ownership passed to Lewis Drake in 2023. Price: On Request
By Lewis Drake 31 Jul, 2023
John Manton and Son, London. Magnificent 17-bore double barreled Sporting Gun, #6324, made in 1817 for Henry James Montagu-Scott, 2 nd Baron Montagu of Boughton (16 December 1776 – 30 October 1845) . Weight: 6 ¾ Lbs. Stock Dimensions: 14 5/8”x 1 3/8”x 2 5/8”x st. Superb 28” Damascus barrels (possibly shortened for the owner early-on by Manton) have brilliant bores (.647”/.647”) and retain much of the original finish. Beautiful locks with typical John Manton "French" cocks have extremely powerful main and hammer springs which, along with the stepped-in breeches, would make for very fast ignition. John Manton Patent deep-V pans were the order of the day for Manton when this gun was made and the conventional pans on these locks were likely at the owner’s behest. Nicely engraved locks retain much of the original hardening colors and internals are still brilliant. Feather Springs with rollers retain most of the original fire blue finish. Hammers have been struck a few times but overall the locks show little, if any, evidence of actually being fired. The mounts are engraved en suite and retain most of the original brilliant dark blue finish except for the heel of the butt plate. The nicely figured stock, with silver escutcheon at the wrist engraved with a crown over the letter, “M”, is overall in fine condition with the exception of a few bruises and a couple of filled-in areas near the heel of the butt. The Whole in the original Maker’s Mahogany case with a complete compliment of original accessories (bow-tie turnscrew a modern replacement) and original spare parts consisting of 2 hammers, 2 top jaws, 1 top jaw screw, 1 cock screw, and a spare side nail. Overall an absolutely stunning gun retaining much original finish throughout, showing virtually little-or-no evidence of actual use in the field, made by one of, perhaps THE greatest, British gunmaker ever to draw breath. A great rarity to find in this condition and suitable for the finest collection or for use in the field today. Provenance: Henry James Montagu-Scott, 2nd Baron Montagu of Boughton (16 December 1776 – 30 October 1845) , to his nephew Walter Francis, 5th Duke of Buccleuch" and "By descent to Henry Montagu Douglas Scott, later 1st Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, (Gns. 1800), R.J. Wigington (Arbour Antiques, Ltd., Stratford-Upon-Avon) . SALE PENDING
By Tripp Drake 15 Feb, 2023
Manton & Co., London and Calcutta. A very nice percussion 6-bore “Ball and Shot” gun, ca. 1860. Weight: 10 Lbs. Fine 33 ½” octagonal Damascus smooth-bore barrel with fine, clean, bore retaining most of the original finish. Breech retains much of the original hardening color. False breech very nicely scroll engraved. Peerless quality, nicely engraved, Brazier rifle lock with 4-screw, pierced, bridle and a fly in the tumbler suggesting it was intended to be used primarily as a, 1028 grain, Round-Ball gun on dangerous game at relatively close range. Iron mounts engraved en suite with no original finish, otherwise showing no wear whatever. Good Walnut stock with some minor bruising is nicely figured with crisp checkering showing little use and no abuse. Original maker’s case, lined with green baize and original trade label, containing a nice complement of proper period accessories. At a range of 40-70 yards these smooth-bore Ball-Guns are, if loaded properly, quite accurate and develop significantly greater muzzle energy, which translates into greater stopping power, than a rifle using the same charge and bullet weight. Overall a best quality Ball-Gun in fine mechanical condition and ready for the field. Price: $12,500
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Our Newest Tactical Firearm Inventory

By Lewis Drake 31 Jan, 2021
Micro Uzi 9mm Machine Pistol. Original Semi-auto converted by John Norrell to closed-bolt full auto complete with S.C.R.C. suppresser. 1200 rpm. Also Note: Both the John Norrell Bolt and the S.C.R.C. Suppressor are National Firearms Act (NFA) items each of which requires a separate SOT Form 3 or Form 4. Private citizens can legally purchase and possess silencers in 42 states* without a permit. Silencers are legal but are regulated by federal law and on a state-by-state basis by the National Firearms Act (NFA) branch of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BAFTE). SOLD
By Lewis Drake 23 Dec, 2020
Barrett M107A1 .50 cal., semi-automatic extreme long range rifle. 29” barrel with muzzle brake, rear monopod, 10 round magazine, light weight quick detach adjustable bipod, and cheek piece. Finish is FDE/Tan Cerakote throughout. IOR Valdada Recon 4-28x50 extreme long range scope. Deluxe Padded Drag Bag with built in shoulder straps and back strap. Pockets and compartments for all accessories including ammo. The bag converts into a shooting mat in the field. This magnificent firearm, complete with its impressive array of accessories, shows no evidence of use and everything, including the rifle and scope, remain in absolutely mint condition throughout. It would appear that this may be a law-abidding citizen's last opportunity to own one of these Icons of the days when private citizens were actually free! Better buy it while you still can!! Think about that.
By Lewis Drake 21 Dec, 2020
Absolutely unique prototype Knight’s Armament SR-25, 7.62 mm NATO, semi-automatic, precision designated marksman rifle, fully equipped for long range day or night operation, utilizing the unique, multi-patented, Trigger Point Technology, TRAMS (Tactical Rail Accessory Management System), which provides a fully integrated fire control system giving single point trigger activation of any desired, and/or pre-selected, combination of all the rail accessories without using the operators support arm. That last paragraph was a mouthful and the significance of being able to control everything on the rail without involving the support arm might, at first, be a bit difficult to grasp, so, for excellent videos and descriptions of the full capabilities of the battlefield-proven TRAMS technology, please access the following: https://triggerpointtechnology.com This superb rifle is also equipped with a, finest-glass-on-the-planet, Steiner 5-25x 56mm scope with a “Horus Tremor Three Reticle” in conjunction with a Knight’s Armament clip-on UNS LRLP A1 (Universal Night Sight Long Range) designated as AN/PVS-30 with White Phosphor Tube recently in production for the US Army. Performance Characteristics, courtesy of the Maker, as follows: Range: Recognize a Standing Man under Starlight: >800 m Recognize a Standing Man under 1/4 Moon: >1000 m Recognize a Vehicle Under Starlight: >1000 m Recognize a Vehicle under 1/4 Moon: >1500m Bore Sight:Factory Bore Sight to within .5 MOA of alignment to the day scope point of impact Boresight Retention: 0.5 MOA over 300 rounds, 300 WIN MAG firing Schedule Weapons Certification:Tested for use on weapons up to and including .50 caliber rifles Additionally equipped with a Steiner DBAL-D2 (squared), Dual Beam Aiming Laser with a very powerful IR Illuminator and a Steiner Mk4 high-intensity-beam Battle Light. All equipment mounted on a custom fabricated rail and activated by a unique custom, 3-stage, trigger. Absolutely, one-of-a-kind! Absolutely one-of-a-kind. If you like it, buy it while you still can!! CONTROL THE LIGHT, CONTROL THE FIGHT Works great on wild hogs too!
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By Lewis Drake 03 Jun, 2023
Gamebore, "Traditional Game" , 28ga. Shot Shells, 2 1/2" case, #7 Shot. Price: $40 per box of 25 
By Lewis Drake 03 Jun, 2023
Lyalvale Shot Shells, 2" chamber, 13/16 oz. (23 gm) load, #7 Shot. Price: $50 per Box of 25
By Lewis Drake 01 Jan, 2020
Holland and Holland cartridges for Paradox ball and shot guns. 12 bore nitro-paradox, 740gr solid, .735 dia. bullet, 2.5" red plastic. 10 cartridges per box ________________________________________________________ **Prices are per box of 25 cartridges. Subject to increased shipping costs due to weight if multiple boxes are purchased. Please email if you would like your additional shipping quote.Non-refundable & non-returnable** List of available ammunition: Hunting & High Performance Cartridges 12g 'Royal' Game, 1-1/16 oz- 6 shot size- Fibre- 2.5" Red Plastic 12g 'Royal' Game, 1-1/8 oz- 6 shot size- Fibre- 2.5" Red Plastic 16g 'Royal' Game, 15/16 oz- 8.5 shot size- Fibre- 2.5" Blue Plastic 20g 'Royal' Game, 13/16 oz- 7 shot size- Fibre- 2.5" Yellow Plastic 20g 'Royal' Game, 7/8 oz- 7.5 shot size- Fibre- 2.5" Yellow Plastic Hunting Cartridges- in Paper Hulls 12g 'Royal' Game, 1 oz- 6 shot size- Fibre- 2.5" Red Paper 12g 'Royal' Game, 1-1/16 oz- 5 shot size- Fibre- 2.5" Red Paper Paradox Ball & Shot Guns 12 Bore Nitro-Paradox- 740gr Solid- .735 dia. Bullet- Fiber- 2.5" Red Plastic Contact us (showroom@drake.net or 270-753-7200) to purchase and arrange payment.
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Our Exquisite Knife Collection Available for Purchase

By Lewis Drake 27 May, 2023
Extremely rare hand-forged Damascus, “Alaska Skinning Knife Set”, custom made for me around 25 years ago by my Dear Friend and fellow long-bow hunter, Joe Keeslar. Smaller knife is 9” OAL with 5 ½” blade. The larger knife is 10 ¾” OAL with 6 ½” blade. Ideal set for use on largest North American Game and most African Plains Game. Joe told me recently that he only made “a couple” of these sets. Leather sheath for both knives complete with whetstone. Peerless quality throughout! Price On Request 
By Lewis Drake 27 May, 2023
Superb, rare, hand-forged Damascus, “Survival Knife”, made for me around 20 years ago by my Dear Friend, Joe Keeslar. 13 ½” OAL with 8 ½” blade. Ingenious quick-release shoulder sheath for a right-handed person keeps the knife safely and very comfortably tucked away, with handle slanted downward, just beneath your left armpit, out-of-the-way, yet instantly available if the need arises. Great position for hunting or concealed carry if someone is so inclined. Also, does not interfere with walking through dense brush, climbing into a tree stand, or shooting a longbow from any position. Joe told me he might have made ten or twelve shoulder rigs like this with several different blade styles. Peerless quality in every respect. Price: $6800
By Lewis Drake 27 May, 2023
A rare original Camp Axe and “Brut de Forge” Skinning Knife set, hand-forged from an old file for me many years ago by my dear friend, fellow longbow hunter, and renowned Master Bladesmith, Joe Keeslar. The axe is 10 ½” OAL and the knife is 8 ½” OAL with a 5” hollow ground blade. Custom leather combination sheath by the maker. Joe thought he “might have made five or six sets similar to this over the years”. Price: SOLD
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By Tripp Drake 07 Jan, 2024
John Manton and Son, London. An absolutely stunning 14-bore, cased double barreled, Flintlock Sporting Gun, #10571, made in 1830 for the Earl of Plymouth, Robert Henry Clive (1789-1854), grandson of Robert Clive (1725-1774) who was also known as "Clive of India". Weight: 7 lbs. Stock dimensions: 14 ¼" LOP. Superb 31 3/4" Damascus barrels with absolutely pristine breeches, unaltered bores (.701"/.701"), and thick walls (.056"/.056") at the muzzles, retaining most of the original external finish. Stepped-in breeches engraved and with platinum lines inlaid fore-and-aft also have platinum-lined touch holes and retain much of the original hardening colors. The ramrod is original as is the spare that accompanies the gun. The peerless quality locks, retaining much original finish have deep-V pans (without platinum divider bars) and gooseneck cocks. The hammers have been struck a few times but, like the breeches, show little-or-no evidence of ever being used in the field. Absolutely mechanically perfect with extremely powerful main and feather springs as you would expect from this Maker! Beautifully engraved iron mounts retain much of the original dark blue finish with some of the finish worn off the trigger guard tang and butt plate. Nicely figured walnut stock has a few handling marks and a minor repair to the mortise just above the bar of the right lock. Overall the stock retains virtually all the original finish with sharp, crisp, checkering at the wrist. Silver wrist escutcheon, showing no wear, is engraved with a griffin and torse over the owners initials, "RHC". The whole in the original mahogany case with a complete compliment of original accessories including spare ramrod, stout 3-piece loading rod, Hawksley pigskin leather-covered powder flask signed in ink by hand, " G.H.W. Windsor-Clive", over an abbreviation for the Coldstream Guards referring to Lieutenant Colonel George Herbert Windsor Windsor-Clive (1835-1918), the second son of Robert Clive and younger brother of the original owner. Also included in the case are a leather flint wallet containing spare flints and two spare side nails, wad punch, double turnscrew, pan brush, and original key to the case ... all in fine condition. Overall a magnificent, incredibly rare, original set, with impeccable provenance, mechanically absolutely perfect, the whole remaining in superb condition throughout, and suitable for the finest collection or use in the field today. Not likely you will ever see a finer example offered for sale !! Provenance: Made in 1830 for the Earl of Plymouth, Robert Henry Clive (1789-1854), grandson of Robert Clive (1725-1774) who was also known as "Clive of India". Purchased by my friend, Norm Blank, around 1962 directly from the Earl of Plymouth's estate in a sale facilitated by Keith Neal. Ownership passed to Lewis Drake in 2023. Price: On Request
By Lewis Drake 31 Jul, 2023
John Manton and Son, London. Magnificent 17-bore double barreled Sporting Gun, #6324, made in 1817 for Henry James Montagu-Scott, 2 nd Baron Montagu of Boughton (16 December 1776 – 30 October 1845) . Weight: 6 ¾ Lbs. Stock Dimensions: 14 5/8”x 1 3/8”x 2 5/8”x st. Superb 28” Damascus barrels (possibly shortened for the owner early-on by Manton) have brilliant bores (.647”/.647”) and retain much of the original finish. Beautiful locks with typical John Manton "French" cocks have extremely powerful main and hammer springs which, along with the stepped-in breeches, would make for very fast ignition. John Manton Patent deep-V pans were the order of the day for Manton when this gun was made and the conventional pans on these locks were likely at the owner’s behest. Nicely engraved locks retain much of the original hardening colors and internals are still brilliant. Feather Springs with rollers retain most of the original fire blue finish. Hammers have been struck a few times but overall the locks show little, if any, evidence of actually being fired. The mounts are engraved en suite and retain most of the original brilliant dark blue finish except for the heel of the butt plate. The nicely figured stock, with silver escutcheon at the wrist engraved with a crown over the letter, “M”, is overall in fine condition with the exception of a few bruises and a couple of filled-in areas near the heel of the butt. The Whole in the original Maker’s Mahogany case with a complete compliment of original accessories (bow-tie turnscrew a modern replacement) and original spare parts consisting of 2 hammers, 2 top jaws, 1 top jaw screw, 1 cock screw, and a spare side nail. Overall an absolutely stunning gun retaining much original finish throughout, showing virtually little-or-no evidence of actual use in the field, made by one of, perhaps THE greatest, British gunmaker ever to draw breath. A great rarity to find in this condition and suitable for the finest collection or for use in the field today. Provenance: Henry James Montagu-Scott, 2nd Baron Montagu of Boughton (16 December 1776 – 30 October 1845) , to his nephew Walter Francis, 5th Duke of Buccleuch" and "By descent to Henry Montagu Douglas Scott, later 1st Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, (Gns. 1800), R.J. Wigington (Arbour Antiques, Ltd., Stratford-Upon-Avon) . SALE PENDING
By Lewis Drake 27 May, 2023
Extremely rare hand-forged Damascus, “Alaska Skinning Knife Set”, custom made for me around 25 years ago by my Dear Friend and fellow long-bow hunter, Joe Keeslar. Smaller knife is 9” OAL with 5 ½” blade. The larger knife is 10 ¾” OAL with 6 ½” blade. Ideal set for use on largest North American Game and most African Plains Game. Joe told me recently that he only made “a couple” of these sets. Leather sheath for both knives complete with whetstone. Peerless quality throughout! Price On Request 
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