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T. MURCOTT
A 12-BORE PATENT MOUSETRAP LEVER-COCKING SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2585
29 1/2-inch sleeved barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about 1/2 choke borings, the frame, locks and push forward underlever with scroll engraving, patent safety, 14 1/4-inch figured stock with heel and toe plates, with some repairs and let-in comb to replace a leather cushion, 6lb. 4oz., nitro proof
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The gun is built to patent 1003 of 1871. Murcott's 'mousetrap' action is considered to be the turning point of modern gun development and was the first successful hammerless gun when it entered the market place in 1871. |
Sold for £900
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Pulbourgh, West Sussex |
| 15 November 2023 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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