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The gun was completed circa 1880/1881
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A RARE J. WOODWARD 'THE AUTOMATIC' PATENT 12-BORE SELF-COCKING HAMMER GUN BY COGSWELL & HARRISON, NO. 9276
Action patent use-number 107, the snap-underlever with full self-cocking and self half-cocking action, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, bright finish, replacement stock with butt-plate, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 14oz., 14in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & cyl., 2in. chambers, Black Powder proof
Action patent use-number 107, the snap-underlever with full self-cocking and self half-cocking action, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, bright finish, replacement stock with butt-plate, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 14oz., 14in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & cyl., 2in. chambers, Black Powder proof