Lot Essay
The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1978 as a 'breechloading duck gun' costing 25.3s. Interestingly, the barrels alone weighed 7lb.
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AN 8-BORE (4IN) D.B. HAMMER WILDFOWLING-GUN BY W. POWELL, NO. 6835
Jones patent rotary-underlever, non-rebounding backlocks, percussion fences, border engraving with traces of hardening-colour, figured stock with extension, the blacked damascus barrels with broad rib
Weight 12lb. 14oz., 14 3/8in. pull, 32in. barrels, both approx. cyl. (relieved), 4in. chambers, recent nitro reproof
In a leather case, with J. Purdey trade-label
Jones patent rotary-underlever, non-rebounding backlocks, percussion fences, border engraving with traces of hardening-colour, figured stock with extension, the blacked damascus barrels with broad rib
Weight 12lb. 14oz., 14 3/8in. pull, 32in. barrels, both approx. cyl. (relieved), 4in. chambers, recent nitro reproof
In a leather case, with J. Purdey trade-label