Details of Lot 218
NEWTON
A 12-BORE PINFIRE BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 191

28-inch damascus barrels with true cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar lock, hammers and push-forward thumb catch with fine scroll engraving surrounding realistic scenes of dogs and game, linked fore-end, 13 1/3-inch figured stock, 6lb. 13oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules)
S58

The gun incorporates Newton's patent 297 of 1864.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
1 December 2015
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply