Details of Lot 217
A SCARCE PADDISON PATENT DUMMY TRY GUN
the non-functioning double barrel gun with 29 1/2-inch barrels, of 12-bore proportions, the fully articulated action with full adjustment for bend and cast and of nickel plated brass construction, the figured stock with further adjustment for length, height of comb and angle of toe, 6lb. 11oz.

The gun was a gunmaker's instructional aid for safe gun fitting in the shop.
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, London
14 December 2016
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply