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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
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Pulbourgh, West Sussex |
| 26 November 2025 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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