Details of Lot 137
STEPHEN GRANT
A FINE 12-BORE (3-INCH) HAMMER GUN, NO. 4658

32-inch damascus barrels with 3-inch chambers about 1/4 and 1/2 choke borings, extra broad flat rib, the rounded frame, rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining much original hardening colour, 15-inch highly figured stock with chequered horn butt plate, 10lb. 5oz., nitro re-proof

The maker confirms that the gun was built in 1879. The gun retains a remarkable amount of its original finish and was finished to a very high and unusual specification.

Sold for £5750
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
24 August 2009
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply