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STEPHEN GRANT
A SCARCE 16-BORE TRIGGER PLATE ACTION SIDE LEVER NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4797
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder boring, the frame and side lever with fine scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with engraved steel heel and toe plates, 5lb. 15oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted, leather case with W. W. Greener label
The gun incorporates Phillips patent no. 4809 of 1879. The mainsprings are helical which are compressed when the tumblers are pushed back by the side lever cam. |
Sold for £1600
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| 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 |
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