Details of Lot 229
PERRINS & SON
AN UNUSUAL 16-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 3138

28-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, the frame, rebounding bar locks, dummy hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving around scenes of dogs and game, 13 1/2-inch figured stock with engraved heel and toe plates, 5lb. 15oz., black powder proof (1868 Rules), re-jointing recommended
S2

Although the gun has the appearance of a hammer gun, the external hammers are merely cocking levers with the pins and tumblers being internal as for a hammerless gun.

Sold for £950
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
18 April 2018
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply