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This gun is of particularly fine quality
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AN EXCEPTIONAL 16-BORE HAMMER GUN BY LEFAUCHEUX (Á PARIS), NO. 1672
The non-rebounding backlocks with ornate hammers, Lefaucheux-opening system, the action-body, lockplates and furniture profusely carved with acanthus-scrolls, exceptionally-figured un-chequered stock with carved iron butt-plate, the triggerguard gold-encrusted with a fine coat-of-arms, sling-eyes, the browned twist barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 13oz., 14¼in. pull, 29¾in. barrels, proof exemption
The non-rebounding backlocks with ornate hammers, Lefaucheux-opening system, the action-body, lockplates and furniture profusely carved with acanthus-scrolls, exceptionally-figured un-chequered stock with carved iron butt-plate, the triggerguard gold-encrusted with a fine coat-of-arms, sling-eyes, the browned twist barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 13oz., 14¼in. pull, 29¾in. 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