Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1882
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A FINE W. POWELL 1876 PATENT 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD SIDELOCK HAMMER GUN BY W. POWELL, NO. 7512
The action incorporating W. Powell extended rear lump locking patent No. 493 of 1876, the square cross-bolt acting directly on a rearward extension to the rear lump, toplever, percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks, the skeletal action-bar enclosing the bar-in-wood at the forend hinge, best foliate-scroll engraving, boldly-figured stock with extension, the fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 15oz., 14 7/8in. pull, 29in. barrels, proof exemption
The action incorporating W. Powell extended rear lump locking patent No. 493 of 1876, the square cross-bolt acting directly on a rearward extension to the rear lump, toplever, percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks, the skeletal action-bar enclosing the bar-in-wood at the forend hinge, best foliate-scroll engraving, boldly-figured stock with extension, the fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 15oz., 14 7/8in. pull, 29in. barrels, proof exemption
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis
Sporting Guns. Unless otherwise stated, this gun is a double-barrelled hammerless shotgun. Every gun (blue label), with specific exceptions (yellow label), requires a Shot Gun Certificate