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A 12-BORE PIN-FIRE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SIDELOCK HAMMER GUN BY ALEXANDER HENRY, NO. 1462
The sidelocks with attenuated dolphin hammers, carved serpentine fences, Jones patent rotary-underlever, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, finely-figured stock (cracked at the hand) with heel-and toe-plates, the damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 8½oz., 141/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, proof exemption
The sidelocks with attenuated dolphin hammers, carved serpentine fences, Jones patent rotary-underlever, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, finely-figured stock (cracked at the hand) with heel-and toe-plates, the damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 8½oz., 141/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, proof exemption
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.