Lot Essay
The gun remains in proof under its original 1868 Proof Rules
Details
A 4-BORE(4IN) SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMER GUN BY J. DRAPER, No. 973, Jones patent rotary-underlever, percussion fence, non-rebounding backlock, best foliate-scroll engraving, boldly-figured stock with pistolgrip and recoil-pad, rebrowned damascus barrel with matt breech-flat
Weight 11lb. 8½oz., 13 3/8in. pull, 36½in. barrel, approx. 1/8 choke (relieved), 4in. chamber, Black Powder proof
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Weight 11lb. 8½oz., 13 3/8in. pull, 36½in. barrel, approx. 1/8 choke (relieved), 4in. chamber, Black Powder proof
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