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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1877
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A FINE 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J. RIGBY, NO. 14739
Snap-action underlever, the underlever forming an integral part of the triggerguard, hold-open action, rebounding backlocks with dolphin hammers, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock with butt-plate, the rebrowned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 14oz., 14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ¼ choke, 2½in. chambers, Black Powder proof
Snap-action underlever, the underlever forming an integral part of the triggerguard, hold-open action, rebounding backlocks with dolphin hammers, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock with butt-plate, the rebrowned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 14oz., 14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ¼ choke, 2½in. chambers, Black Powder proof