Details of Lot 246
HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN, NO. 1183

30-inch Whitworth steel barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about improved cylinder and 1/2 choke boring, the frame, locks and gold numbered top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 15-inch highly figured stock, 6lb. 10oz., nitro re-proof, lightweight leather case

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1898 as the No.1 gun of a pair. The pair to this gun is included as the following lot.

Sold for £3500
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
14 April 2010
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply