Lot Essay
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A JOHN THOMAS 1870 PATENT 20-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J.Y. POTTER, No. 534, toplever, rebounding backlocks, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock with heel and toe plates, browned stub-twist barrels
14 3/8in. stock, 29 3/8in. barrels, proof exemption, sold as unsuitable for use
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14 3/8in. stock, 29 3/8in. barrels, proof exemption, sold as unsuitable for use
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