Details of Lot 277
CHAS. MALEHAM
A 16-BORE HAMMER TOP LEVER HAMMER GUN, NO. 1383

28 3/4-inch damascus barrels with 2 1/2-inch chambers about true cylinder boring, the frame, rebounding bar locks, hammers and top lever with fine scroll engraving and retaining traces of original hardening colour, J. P. patent action, 14 1/4-inch well figured stock with chequered butt plate, 6lb. 9oz., black powder proof, bores severely pitted, firing pins removed

Sold for £160
Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns
Sotheby's, New Bond Street
16 December 2009
Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply