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PERRINS & SON
AN UNUSUAL 16-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 3138
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, dummy hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving around scenes of dogs and game, 13 1/2-inch figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 5lb. 15oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), re-jointing recommended
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Although the gun has the appearance of a hammer gun, the external hammers are merely cocking levers with the pins and tumblers being internal as for a hammerless gun. |
Sold for £950
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 18 April 2018 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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