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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1865 as a best quality gun
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AN ALEXANDER HENRY PATENT 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY A. HENRY, NO. 1383
The snap-action underlever integral with the triggerguard, the underlever acting directly on a single bolt sliding in the well of the action-body, the action-body with a decorative scalloped action-bar, rebounding backlocks with dolphin hammers (one lock defective), best foliate-scroll engraving, figured replacement stock, the bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 7lb. 5½oz., 15 1/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, proof exemption
The snap-action underlever integral with the triggerguard, the underlever acting directly on a single bolt sliding in the well of the action-body, the action-body with a decorative scalloped action-bar, rebounding backlocks with dolphin hammers (one lock defective), best foliate-scroll engraving, figured replacement stock, the bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 7lb. 5½oz., 15 1/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, proof exemption
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