A RARE .450 (SOPER) 'SOPER PATENT' VOLUNTEER SERVICE RIFLE, CIRCA 1870

Munitions

Militaria

With 34 in. (86.4 cm.) black powder only barrel sighted to 1100 yards and with Henry patent rifling, border engraved action signed 'INVENTOR & PATENTEE W. SOPER MANUFACTURER READING', figured walnut three-quarter stock, and iron mounts including fron

Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000

Realized Price: £4,000 Without Premium

Christie's | London, South Kensington

Fine Antique Arms and Armour and Sporting Guns

Auction on: Dec 16, 2015