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A MOST UNUSUAL PAIR OF T. HORSLEY 1863 PATENT 16-BORE SIDELOCK HAMMER GUNS
The No. 1 Gun by Thomas Boss, No. 1497
The No. 2 Gun un-named, No. 1197
Incorporating T. Horsley pull-back snap-action toplever patent No. 2410 of October 1863, the non-rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stocks (No. 1197 cracked at the head) with chequered iron butt-plates, the combs inset with leather-covered cheek-pads, the triggerguards of an unusual angular form, the bold damascus barrels with sunken game-ribs
Weight 7lb. 1½oz. (No. 1497) and 7lb. 3oz. (No. 1197), 14in. pulls, 29½in. barrels, proof exemption
In their brass-mounted oak case
The No. 1 Gun by Thomas Boss, No. 1497
The No. 2 Gun un-named, No. 1197
Incorporating T. Horsley pull-back snap-action toplever patent No. 2410 of October 1863, the non-rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, best bold foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stocks (No. 1197 cracked at the head) with chequered iron butt-plates, the combs inset with leather-covered cheek-pads, the triggerguards of an unusual angular form, the bold damascus barrels with sunken game-ribs
Weight 7lb. 1½oz. (No. 1497) and 7lb. 3oz. (No. 1197), 14in. pulls, 29½in. barrels, proof exemption
In their brass-mounted oak 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