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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1882
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A 16-BORE HAMMER GUN BY COGSWELL & HARRISON, NO. 11537
Toplever, rebounding backlocks, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, well-figured stock with extension, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 2oz., 14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
Toplever, rebounding backlocks, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, well-figured stock with extension, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 2oz., 14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof