Details of Lot 267
WILLIAM GASCOYNE
A 12-BORE PINFIRE HAMMER GUN, NO. 1974

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rounded frame, non-rebounding backlocks, hammers and rotary underlever with bold foliate scroll engraving, entwined around scenes of dogs and game, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, retaining some original finish, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with engraved steel and toe plates, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof, barrel wall thickness below the recommended minimum
S58
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
11 December 2019
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply