Details of Lot 238
J. RIGBY & CO.
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 15838

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 choke boring, the rib engraved with London and Dublin address, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving, the action flats with maker's trademarks, 14 1/4-inch highly figured stock with horn butt plate, 6lb. 5oz., nitro re-proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built circa 1887 and that it was the No.2 gun of a pair.

Sold for £1250
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London
18 April 2012
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply