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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1869
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A W. POWELL PATENT 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMER GUN BY W. POWELL, NO. 4119
Incorporating a W. Powell patent lift-up toplever, non-rebounding sidelocks, border engraving, boldly-figured stock with butt-plate, the bar-in-wood enclosed within the skeletal action-bar, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 7oz., 14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, both approx. I.C., 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
Incorporating a W. Powell patent lift-up toplever, non-rebounding sidelocks, border engraving, boldly-figured stock with butt-plate, the bar-in-wood enclosed within the skeletal action-bar, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 7oz., 14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, both approx. I.C., 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
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.
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price