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WILLIAMS & POWELL
A 16-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD PINFIRE PATENT SIDE LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 4998
28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, possibly shortened, the frame, non-rebounding locks, hammers and side lever with scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14-inch figured stock with steel butt plate, 5lb. 14oz., black powder proof, bores pitted
S58
The gun incorporates Joseph Smith's patent, the push-down side lever retracting the hammers sufficiently to allow the gun to be opened without having to the draw the hammers back to half cock. |
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Pulborough, West Sussex |
| 21 April 2021 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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