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ALEX HENRY
A 28-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2996, CONVERTED FROM A RIFLE
28-inch Parsons' patent damascus chopper-lump barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/4 and full choke borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding back locks, bolted hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 7lb. 5oz., recent nitro re-proof, bores marked, leather case with reproduction maker's label
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The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1873 as a .450 double express rifle with 28-inch barrels for a Major Osborne. |
Sold for £1800
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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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