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The makers have kindly confirmed that the Rigby gun was completed in 1885
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A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J. RIGBY, NO. 15700
The rebounding backlocks with dolphin hammers, percussion fences, Jones patent rotary-underlever, foliate-scroll engraving, boldly-figured stock with butt-plate, the etched fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 7lb., 14 7/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exempt
AND:-
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY W. RICHARDS, NO. 3798
Sidelever action, rebounding backlocks
30in. barrels, proof exemption
The rebounding backlocks with dolphin hammers, percussion fences, Jones patent rotary-underlever, foliate-scroll engraving, boldly-figured stock with butt-plate, the etched fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 7lb., 14 7/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exempt
AND:-
A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY W. RICHARDS, NO. 3798
Sidelever action, rebounding backlocks
30in. barrels, proof exemption
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.