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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1869 as a 100-bore rifle
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A .410 SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMER GUN BY J. LANG, NO. 3816
Converted from 100-bore
Jones patent rotary-underlever, non-rebounding backlock, percussion fence, best foliate-scroll engraving, bright finish, highly-figured stock, the triggerguard extending rearwards to form a skeletal pistolgrip, the octagonal barrel with matt sight-flat and open-sights
Weight 5lb. 2½oz., 141/8in. stock, 27¾in. barrel, approx. cyl.,
Converted from 100-bore
Jones patent rotary-underlever, non-rebounding backlock, percussion fence, best foliate-scroll engraving, bright finish, highly-figured stock, the triggerguard extending rearwards to form a skeletal pistolgrip, the octagonal barrel with matt sight-flat and open-sights
Weight 5lb. 2½oz., 141/8in. stock, 27¾in. barrel, approx. cyl.,
Special notice
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.