Lot Essay
The press-stud on the action-bar depresses as the barrels are closed on the action and it probably serves to facilitate the opening of the breech as the rotary-underlever is swung open
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A 28-BORE (APPROX. .500) DOUBLE-BARRELLED PIN-FIRE HAMMER RIFLE BY WILKINSON, NO. 6230
The action-bar with an unusual protruding stud beneath the detonating, the backlocks with bolted dolphin hammers, Jones patent rotary-underlever, the triggerguard extending rearwards to form a skeletal pistolgrip, border engraving, stock with chequered butt-plate, sling-eyes, the barrels with open-sights
Weight 8lb. 6oz., 14 3/8in. pull, 24in. barrels, proof and certification exempt
The action-bar with an unusual protruding stud beneath the detonating, the backlocks with bolted dolphin hammers, Jones patent rotary-underlever, the triggerguard extending rearwards to form a skeletal pistolgrip, border engraving, stock with chequered butt-plate, sling-eyes, the barrels with open-sights
Weight 8lb. 6oz., 14 3/8in. pull, 24in. barrels, proof and certification exempt
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.