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W. H. MONKS
A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 14050
30-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the frame, non-rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine floral scroll engraving, the maker's name signed within a scrolling banner, 14 1/2-inch highly figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 13oz., bores pitted, black powder proof (1868 Rules)
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The maker confirms that the gun was built between 1878 and 1892 and that it is the earliest gun of this quality of which they are aware. |
Sold for £750
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Sotheby's, London |
| 11 December 2019 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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