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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1877
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A FINE GRANT & HODGES PATENT 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY S. GRANT, NO. 4233
The sidelever action operating triple bolts acting directly on the rear and sides of the back lump, rebounding backlocks, best foliate-scroll engraving with some hardening-colour, finely-figured stock with engraved butt-plate, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 15oz., 14¼in. pull, 29in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, Black Powder proof
In its brass-mounted oak and leather case
The sidelever action operating triple bolts acting directly on the rear and sides of the back lump, rebounding backlocks, best foliate-scroll engraving with some hardening-colour, finely-figured stock with engraved butt-plate, the browned fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 15oz., 14¼in. pull, 29in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, Black Powder proof
In its brass-mounted oak and leather case
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.
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price