Details of Lot 234
JAMES ADSETT
A SCARCE 12-BORE PATENT LEVER COCKING NON-EJECTOR GUN, NO. 2075

30-inch damascus barrels with 2 3/4-inch chambers, about true cylinder and 1/2 choke borings, flat top rib, the rounded frame and push-down underlever with fine scroll engraving and retaining faint traces of original hardening colour, bolted safety lever, 14-inch figured replacement stock with chequered heel plate, 7lb., nitro re-proof, bores lightly marked, oak and leather case
S2

The gun appears to conform to J. Adsett's patent, 1981 of 1877. The patent use no. 12 is engraved on the rib.

Sold for £800
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Pulbourgh, West Sussex
15 November 2023
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply