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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1877
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A GRANT & HODGES 1871 PATENT 12-BORE SIDELEVER HAMMER GUN BY S. GRANT, NO. 4205
Incorporating Grant & Hodges triple-bite action patent No. 251 of 1871, the rebounding backlocks with high-spurred hammers, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with chequered iron butt-plate, the rebrowned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 11½oz., 141/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & cyl., 2½in. chambers, Black Powder proof
Incorporating Grant & Hodges triple-bite action patent No. 251 of 1871, the rebounding backlocks with high-spurred hammers, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with chequered iron butt-plate, the rebrowned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 11½oz., 141/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & cyl., 2½in. chambers, Black Powder proof