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THOMAS HORSLEY
A RARE 4-BORE PATENT HAMMER GUN, NO. 1923
42-inch damascus barrels with 4 1/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder borings, the rib engraved with patent nos. 2410 and 1138, the frame, non-rebounding locks, hammers and patent sliding top lever with border engraving, the hammers with cams for the self-retracting strikers, retaining traces of original finish, 14 3/4-inch figured stock including leather-covered recoil pad incorporating a 1-inch extension, 18lb. 14oz., black powder proof, in its maker's brassbound case with lift-out ammunition tray
S58
The serial number indicates that the gun was built circa 1871. |
Sold for £9000
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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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