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A RARE J. THOMAS 1870 PATENT 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY HOLLAND & HOLLAND, NO. 3649
Incorporating J. Thomas single-bite snap-action patent No. 324 of 1870, toplever, the rebounding backlocks with faceted hammers, best foliate-scroll engraving, figured replacement stock, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 7oz., 14in. stock, 28in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2in. chambers, proof exemption
Incorporating J. Thomas single-bite snap-action patent No. 324 of 1870, toplever, the rebounding backlocks with faceted hammers, best foliate-scroll engraving, figured replacement stock, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 7oz., 14in. stock, 28in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2in. chambers, proof exemption