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The makers have kindly confirmed that the rifle was completed in 1888
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A .500 (3IN BLACK POWDER) DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMERLESS BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR RIFLE BY COGSWELL & HARRISON, NO. 20115
Treble-grip action-body, best scroll engraving with some colour hardening, highly figured stock with pistolgrip, pistolgrip-cap, cheek-piece and steel butt-plate, sling-eyes, the barrels with matt sight rib, open-sights and bead-foresight
Weight 8lb. 3oz., 14 3/8 pull, 28in. barrels, 3in. chambers, Black powder proof
In a brass-mounted leather case with a Cogswell & Harrison trade-label
Treble-grip action-body, best scroll engraving with some colour hardening, highly figured stock with pistolgrip, pistolgrip-cap, cheek-piece and steel butt-plate, sling-eyes, the barrels with matt sight rib, open-sights and bead-foresight
Weight 8lb. 3oz., 14 3/8 pull, 28in. barrels, 3in. chambers, Black powder proof
In a brass-mounted leather case with a Cogswell & Harrison trade-label
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.