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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1868
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A FINE E. C. HODGES 1866 PATENT 16-BORE HAMMER GUN BY S. GRANT, NO. 2748
Incorporating E. C. Hodges forend-cam patent No. 2996 of 15th. November 1866, patent use-number No. 218, non-rebounding backlocks, the C-scroll hammers with spurs of hare's-ear form, Jones patent rotary-underlever, the action-body with carved serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving with some hardening-colour, highly-figured stock with engraved butt-plate, the bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 3oz., 14 5/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
Incorporating E. C. Hodges forend-cam patent No. 2996 of 15th. November 1866, patent use-number No. 218, non-rebounding backlocks, the C-scroll hammers with spurs of hare's-ear form, Jones patent rotary-underlever, the action-body with carved serpentine fences, best foliate-scroll engraving with some hardening-colour, highly-figured stock with engraved butt-plate, the bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 3oz., 14 5/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
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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.