Details of Lot 241
STEPHEN GRANT
A SCARCE 16-BORE TRIGGER PLATE ACTION SIDE LEVER NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 4797

28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about improved cylinder boring, the frame and side lever with fine scroll engraving, 14-inch figured stock with engraved steel heel and toe plates, 5lb. 15oz., nitro re-proof, bores pitted, leather case with W. W. Greener label

The gun incorporates Phillips patent no. 4809 of 1879. The mainsprings are helical which are compressed when the tumblers are pushed back by the side lever cam.

Sold for £1600
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street, London
18 April 2012
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply