Details of Lot 227
ALEX HENRY
A 20-BORE HAMMER GUN, NO. 2708, CONVERTED FROM A HAMMER RIFLE

28-inch barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/4 and 3/4 choke borings, file cut rib, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, bolted hammers and rotary underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14-inch highly figured stock with pistol grip and engraved heel and toe plates, sling eyes, 6lb. 12oz., nitro proof
S2
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
18 April 2018
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply