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THOMAS HORSLEY
A SCARCE 14-BORE PATENT BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN, NO. 1748
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and sliding top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, 14 1/2-inch well figured stock including 1-inch ebonite extension, repaired under the right lock, 6lb. 14oz., black powder proof
S58
The maker's records indicate that the gun was built in 1869 and it incorporates two of the classic Horsley patents, namely the self-retracting strikers and the pull-back top lever. |
Sold for £1200
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 18 April 2018 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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