Original British Flintlock Sporting Rifle by W. Mill of London - Circa 1820 17th Century These improved pinfire guns grew

These improved pinfire guns grew in popularity in France and some were imported by British gun makers to overwhelming indifference on the part of the gun users there

A tremendous amount of work is dedicated to creating these pieces

The carbine’s frame was case-hardened

Additionally bearing the name of the G

and looks to the viewer's left

Original British Flintlock Sporting Rifle by W. Mill of London - Circa 1820 17th Century These improved pinfire guns grewOriginal Item: Only One Available. Recovered from the Old Palace in Kathmandu, Nepal in 2003 this is a small and once wonderful Flintlock Sporting Rifle offered in as found condition. The stock has been broken at the wrist so both the butt and the trigger assembly with trigger guard is long absent. However, the rifle dates to about 1820 and is fitted with a rainproof pan. The Lock is signed "W. MILL" who worked at 120 HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON between 1810