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G. H. DAW
A SCARCE 12-BORE PATENT HAMMER GUN, NO. 131
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and push-forward underlever with scroll engraving, 14 1/2/-inch figured stock, bores pitted, in its maker's brass bound oak and leather case with lift-out tray, 7lb. 2oz., nitro reproof
Essentially the first centrefire breechloader to achieve commercial success, it was first patented in 1861 and revised by Daw as patent 1594 and 1862. |
Sold for £1100
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Olympia, West London |
| 11 December 2007 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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