{"product_id":"original-british-terrys-patent-sporting-rifle-made-by-charles-nephew-co-for-nepalese-royalty","title":"Original British Terry's Patent Sporting Rifle made by Charles Nephew \u0026 Co. for Nepalese Royalty","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This magnificent Breach loading Sporting Rifle of the Victorian era used WILLIAM TERRY'S PATENT of 1855. It was built by CHARLES NEPHEW \u0026amp; CO. of LONDON, almost certainly for the visiting KING OF NEPAL, who placed many personal orders with this Gun Smith and multiple Military orders including for Percussion Cavalry Carbines. The King was a great Gun Lover and ordered Millions of Percussion Caps from PURDEY'S, while also a fine selection of Sporting Rifles and handguns for his own use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1856 William Terry entered a partnership with a Bertram Calisher, thereafter the company became CALISHER TERRY Co.. Our example we believe was made in 1855 prior to Calisher, and used a a form of bolt action allowing a paper cartridge to be inserted from the rear of the action and discharged with a regular side hammer and percussion cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rifled half stock sporting rifle is in approximately .625\", and is marked \u003cstrong\u003eTERRY'S PATENT \/ 25 BORE\u003c\/strong\u003e over the loading gate. The bore looks like it has never been fired, still mirror bright after 150+ years. It is stocked in the finest quality Walnut with fully engraved mounts, and excellent checkering in the wood. The lock is marked \u003cstrong\u003eCHAS. NEPHEW \u0026amp; CO.\u003c\/strong\u003e. Entry into the chamber is via an opening portal behind the hammer, all the metalwork is exquisitely London engraved. The top of the Octagonal barrel is engraved:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAS. NEPHEW \u0026amp; CO. CALCUTTA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is followed by a lengthy inscription in \"negari\" the Hindu version spoken by the Nepalese. Very roughly is states the name of the King of Nepal at the time of the gun arriving in Nepal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a VERY HIGH QUALITY British made Sporting Rifle especially ordered by a recognized foreign Monarch and delivered to his Mountain Kingdom. Condition is very nice, and photographed expertly, so please consult the pictures for condition. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1855\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: about .63\" - 25 bore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmunition Type: Paper Cartridge with Percussion Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 29 inches \u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 45 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction: Side Action Percussion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: Breech Loading Terry's Patent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30999568187461,"sku":"ON5671","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON5671__01.jpg?v=1596025633","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-british-terrys-patent-sporting-rifle-made-by-charles-nephew-co-for-nepalese-royalty","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}