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A FINE 4-BORE (4IN) SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMER WILDFOWLING-GUN BY F. GATES, NO. 1509
The non-rebounding backlock with an ornate dolphin hammer, Jones patent rotary-underlever, the action-body with a carved serpentine fence, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with recoil-pad (perished), bolted forend with horn cap, the browned fine damascus barrel with breech-flat
Weight 9lb. 14oz., 14 5/8in. pull, 36in. barrel, approx. cyl., 4in. chamber, Black Powder proof
The non-rebounding backlock with an ornate dolphin hammer, Jones patent rotary-underlever, the action-body with a carved serpentine fence, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with recoil-pad (perished), bolted forend with horn cap, the browned fine damascus barrel with breech-flat
Weight 9lb. 14oz., 14 5/8in. pull, 36in. barrel, approx. cyl., 4in. chamber, Black Powder proof
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.