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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1886 with an Anson & Deeley 'single lifter' cocking-action. The gun is of best quality
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A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY W. POWELL, NO. 8278
Best bouquet and scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, boldly-figured stock with semi-pistolgrip and butt-plate, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 9oz., 14.1/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & choke, 2in. chambers, Black Powder proof
Best bouquet and scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, boldly-figured stock with semi-pistolgrip and butt-plate, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 9oz., 14.1/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & choke, 2in. chambers, Black Powder proof