^Lot 65 Whitney Howard Thunderbolt Single Shot Rifle

English made Example of a Whitney Howard Thunderbolt Single Shot Rifle, NVSN, .44 CF cal., 23'' barrel, brown finish, checkered English walnut stock. Top of barrel marked ''The Thunderbolt 63/Charles Pomeroy Button, 142 & 143 Cheapside, London''; left side of barrel with various English proofs, small rifle type rear sight, calibrated 0-200 yards, with windage adjustable low-profile front sight. Action is a lever-operated draw breech. Condition is very good to fine with even overall general patination to brown barrel, with clear retailer and address markings. Stock with minor scuffs and impressions; checkering shows only light flattening. Action is good, five-groove barrel is bright. Est.: $800-$1,200. (Antique)