Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1884. It appears to have been little used
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A RARE S. GRANT PATENT 10-BORE (2.7/8IN) 'ROUND ACTION' NON-EJECTOR GUN BY S. GRANT, NO. 5167
Sidelever-cocking triggerplate action, the action-face with unusual vertically cut gas-checks, carved serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving with some hardening-colour, highly-figured stock with extension and recoil-pad, the browned bold damascus barrels with broad rib
Weight 7lb. 13oz., 14in. pull, 31in. barrels, both approx. full choke, 2.7/8in. chambers, Black Powder proof
Sidelever-cocking triggerplate action, the action-face with unusual vertically cut gas-checks, carved serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving with some hardening-colour, highly-figured stock with extension and recoil-pad, the browned bold damascus barrels with broad rib
Weight 7lb. 13oz., 14in. pull, 31in. barrels, both approx. full choke, 2.7/8in. chambers, Black Powder proof