Hi Guys,

I got my rifle back recently after having the barrels rebrowned and this past weekend I decided to take some photos. These turned out pretty well so I thought that I should post some for the archive. This rifle was purchased on March 3, 1888 by Archibald James Leofric Blackwood, styled Viscount Clandeboye and later, the Earl of Ava.

From the original ledger entry:

• Double barrel center fire elephant rifle
• Best quality
• 8-bore
• 26-in barrels
• Lefaucheux action
• Back action locks
• Rebounding hammers
• Front bolts
• Pistol Hand
• Cheek Piece (either an error or it was cut off)
• 1-7/8" x 2-3/4" x 14-1/4"
• Anti-recoil heel plate
• Eyes for a sling
• No. 7 sloping rear sight, standing leaf only
• March 3, 1888
• 16 pounds 11 ounces
• Usual 3-3/4" paper case
• 12 drams
• One cloth wad
• One felt wad
• 0.843" diameter hardened spherical bullet
• Viscount Clandeboye
• London branch