Details of Lot 289
J. D. DOUGAL
A SCARCE 12-BORE PATENT LOCKFAST HAMMER GUN, NO. 2406, CONVERTED FROM PINFIRE

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and side lever with scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a banner, 15 1/2-inch figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 6lb. 12oz., nitro re-proof

The gun was built to Dougal's patent No. 1128 of 1860. It was originally built as a pinfire gun and has subsequently been converted.

Sold for £750
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
16 December 2009
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply