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The Woodward records confirm that the gun was completed in 1877
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A RARE EARLY 12-BORE (2¾IN) 'THE AUTOMATIC' SELF-COCKING HAMMER GUN BY J. WOODWARD, NO. 3503
The snap-underlever with full self-cocking or self half-cocking action, non-rebounding sidelocks, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with butt-plate, the sleeved barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10½oz., 14.1/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ½ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
The snap-underlever with full self-cocking or self half-cocking action, non-rebounding sidelocks, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with butt-plate, the sleeved barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10½oz., 14.1/8in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & ½ choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof