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T. MURCOTT
A 12-BORE PATENT MOUSETRAP ACTION LEVER-COCKING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2869
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, bar locks and push-forward underlever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's names signed within a scrolling banner, safety lever, 15-inch figured stock including 1/2-inch extension, bottom horn repaired, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), bores pitted, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
S2
The gun incorporates Murcott's patent 1003 of 1871. The mousetrap was the first commercially successful hammerless gun and opened the door to the numerous hammerless designs that followed. |
| £600-900
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Pulborough, West Sussex |
| 18 November 2026 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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