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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1880. It is exempt from certification This lot is subject to VAT as a re-import
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AN UNUSUAL 10-BORE 'THE AUTOMATIC' SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY J. WOODWARD, NO. 3749
The fences carved with trefoil motifs, the lockplates inset with protruding tumbler-pivots with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, treble-grip action-body, snap-action underlever, best foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock with ventilated recoil-pad, the Whitworth-steel barrels with game-rib
Weight 8lb. 6½oz., 14in. pull, 31in. barrels, approx.¼ & 5/8 choke, 2 5/8in. chambers, Black Powder proof
The fences carved with trefoil motifs, the lockplates inset with protruding tumbler-pivots with gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, treble-grip action-body, snap-action underlever, best foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock with ventilated recoil-pad, the Whitworth-steel barrels with game-rib
Weight 8lb. 6½oz., 14in. pull, 31in. barrels, approx.¼ & 5/8 choke, 2 5/8in. chambers, Black Powder proof
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.