A FINE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. WOODWARD, NO. 4340

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A FINE 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY J. WOODWARD, NO. 4340
The action-body with carved arcaded fences, best engraving of fine foliate-scrolls with much hardening-colour, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, boldly-figured stock with butt-plate, the browned fine damascus barrels with broad rapidly tapering game-rib
Weight 6lb. 8oz., 14.3/8in. pull, 29in. barrels, approx. cyl. (relieved) & .5/8 choke, 2in. chambers, Black Powder proof (barrel-thicknesses below recommended minimum)

Lot Essay

The Woodward records confirm that the gun was completed circa 1894 with barrels weighing 3lb. 3oz. This is their present weight and it is obvious therefore that the present barrel measurements are 'as made'. The gun appears to have been very little used

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