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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1872
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A FINE E.C. HODGES 1865 PATENT 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY S. GRANT, NO. 3374
The rebounding island backlocks with dolphin hammers, Jones patent rotary-underlever, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, highly-figured stock with engraved iron butt-plate, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 14oz., 14¼in. pull, 30in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
In a leather case
The rebounding island backlocks with dolphin hammers, Jones patent rotary-underlever, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving with traces of hardening-colour, highly-figured stock with engraved iron butt-plate, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 14oz., 14¼in. pull, 30in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
In a 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