Details of Lot 256
M. & J. KENNEDY
THE MAJOR PARTS OF A 10-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN

31-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers about true cylinder and 1/4 choke borings, doll's head extension, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and patent top lever with fine scroll engraving entwined around scenes of water fowl, 13 3/4-inch figured stock with pistol grip and skeleton butt plate, 9lb., barrel wall thickness well below recommended minimum

The gun appears never to have been finished nor submitted for proof and it is sold as an antique and unsuitable for use.

Sold for £380
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
22 April 2009
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply