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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1868
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AN E.C. HODGES 1865 PATENT 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY S. GRANT, NO. 2823
The action incorporating E. C. Hodges patent No. 3113 of 4th. December 1865, Jones patent rotary-underlever, the non-rebounding backlocks with dolphin hammers, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 9oz., 14½in. stock, 30in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
The action incorporating E. C. Hodges patent No. 3113 of 4th. December 1865, Jones patent rotary-underlever, the non-rebounding backlocks with dolphin hammers, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 9oz., 14½in. stock, 30in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
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Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price