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T. HORSLEY
A 12-BORE HORSLEY PATENT BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 1882
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding back locks, hammers and sliding top lever with fine scroll engraving, the hammers with self-retracting striker, loading indicators and patent sliding lever, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof, bores pitted, re-jointing recommended
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The maker's records confirm that the gun was built for J. J. Geldart in 1870. The butt plate is engraved "R. W. G. to H. C. G., 1870". The gun incorporates three classic Horsley patents, namely the sliding top lever, self-retracting strikers and loaded indicators. Examples of Horsley guns with all three classic features are scarce. |
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Pulborough, West Sussex |
| 9 December 2020 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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