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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1880-1881
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A RARE J. WOODWARD 'THE AUTOMATIC' PATENT 12-BORE SELF-COCKING HAMMER GUN BY COGSWELL & HARRISON, NO. 9276
The snap-action underlever with full self-cocking and self half-cocking action, action patent use-number No. 107, the rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, bright finish, replacement stock with butt-plate, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10½oz., 14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & cyl., 2½in. chambers, Black Powder proof
The snap-action underlever with full self-cocking and self half-cocking action, action patent use-number No. 107, the rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, bright finish, replacement stock with butt-plate, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10½oz., 14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & cyl., 2½in. chambers, Black Powder proof
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.