|
W. RAWBONE
AN UNUSUAL 12-BORE LIGHTWEIGHT HAMMER GUN, NO. 3974
29 1/2-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, re-set choke borings, doll's head extension, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary under lever with border engraving, 14 1/2-inch figured stock with pistol grip and slab-sided cut-out portion, steel butt plate, 5lb. 15oz., nitro re-proof, left barrel wall thickness below recommended minimum
The configuration of the gun is very similar to the well-known Thomas Turner lightweight, with cut-away stock and shortened fore-end. |
 |
| 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 |
|
|
