Details of Lot 206
T. MURCOTT
A SCARCE 12-BORE MURCOTT PATENT "MOUSETRAP" SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2527

28-inch Parson's patent damascus chopper-lump barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, locks and push-down underlever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original finish, safety lever, grip safety, 14 1/4-inch figured stock, possibly a replacement, 6lb. 13oz., proof exemption certificate, bores severely pitted
S2

The Murcott mousetrap patent 1003 of 1871 is regarded as the first commercially successful hammerless shotgun and was a significant turning point in the design of the modern shotgun.
£400-600
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
26 November 2025
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply