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FINE SPORTING GUNS, RIFLES AND VINTAGE FIREARMS
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A FINE 12-BORE (2¾IN) SINGLE-TRIGGER 'AUGUSTA' OVER-AND-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY A.Y.A., NO. 462085
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A FINE 12-BORE (2¾IN) SINGLE-TRIGGER 'AUGUSTA' OVER-AND-UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY A.Y.A., NO. 462085
The hand-detachable lockplates with concealed recessed flush release-lever, non-selective single-trigger, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, the action-body, lockplates and furniture profusely carved with bold foliate-scrollwork on a matt ground, bright cyanide-hardened finish overall, gold-washed lockwork, highly-figured stock, three-piece forend, the barrels with matt ventilated top-rib and wooden side-fillets
Weight 8lb. 3oz., 14 5/8in. stock, 28in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ¾ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
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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
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