Lot Essay
The influences of Pape, another north-east maker, should be noted in the ornate treatment of the chequering
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AN INTERESTING AND UNUSUAL J. HANSON 1868 PATENT 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J. HANSON, NO. 530
Incorporating J. Hanson push-forward underlever-action patent No. 2657 of 26th. August 1868, the underlever forming an integral part of the angular triggerguard, with two guide-legs, self-extracting striker action, the non-rebounding sidelocks with angular hammers, the hammer spurs of hare's-ear form, carved serpentine fences, best bold foliate-scroll engraving with much hardening-colour, finely-figured stock with engraved heel-and toe-plates, the forend with ornate-border chequering, the browned damascus barrels with broad-rib
Weight 6lb. 12oz., 14.3/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, proof exemption
Incorporating J. Hanson push-forward underlever-action patent No. 2657 of 26th. August 1868, the underlever forming an integral part of the angular triggerguard, with two guide-legs, self-extracting striker action, the non-rebounding sidelocks with angular hammers, the hammer spurs of hare's-ear form, carved serpentine fences, best bold foliate-scroll engraving with much hardening-colour, finely-figured stock with engraved heel-and toe-plates, the forend with ornate-border chequering, the browned damascus barrels with broad-rib
Weight 6lb. 12oz., 14.3/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, proof exemption