Details of Lot 193
THOMAS BISSELL
THE ACTION, STOCK AND FORE-END ONLY OF A 12-BORE PATENT HAMMER GUN, NO. 329

the rounded frame, non-rebounding bar locks, dummy hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch figured stock with chequered butt plate
S2

The gun incorporates Bissell's patent 1461 of 1865. Incorporating internal strikers with disc set firing pins, the external hammers function only to cock the action.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
11 December 2019
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply