Lot 174
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AN UNUSUAL 16-BORE (2¾IN) 'THE FENIAN' SELF-OPENING OVER-AND-UNDER GUN BY P. V. KAVANAGH, NO. 153
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AN UNUSUAL 16-BORE (2¾IN) 'THE FENIAN' SELF-OPENING OVER-AND-UNDER GUN BY P. V. KAVANAGH, NO. 153

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AN UNUSUAL 16-BORE (2¾IN) 'THE FENIAN' SELF-OPENING OVER-AND-UNDER GUN BY P. V. KAVANAGH, NO. 153
The push-down toplever action operating twin side-lugs to release the barrels, the barrels sliding forward on the action-bar, the self-opening compressors sliding in the action-bar, lever-safety, stock with butt-plate, the 'ribless' barrels without side ribs
Weight 7lb. 8oz., 14½in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & 7/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
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.

Lot Essay

This gun is a very unusual variant and appears almost to be a prototype. The inscription on the action-bar claims that the design is covered by world patents and there are additional specific patent numbers for the U.S.A. and Canada

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