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A 12-BORE TOP LEVER BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 9512
29 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 and 3/4 choke borings, sunken game rib, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 3/4-inch extension, 6lb. 12oz., black powder proof, bores marked, in its canvas case with maker's label
The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1876 and was originally the No.1 gun of a pair. |
Sold for £5500
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London |
| 17 April 2013 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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