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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1874
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A GRANT & HODGES 1871 PATENT 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY S. GRANT, NO. 3674
The action incorporating E. C. Hodges triple-bite patent No. 251 of 1871, the action-body inset with a sliding bolt acting directly on lateral projections to the rear lump, sidelever action, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock (cracked and repaired at the hand) with engraved heel-and toe-plates, the browned fine damascus barrels with sunken game-rib
Weight 6lb. 9oz., 13¾in. stock, 30in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, Black Powder proof
In its brass-mounted oak and leather case
The action incorporating E. C. Hodges triple-bite patent No. 251 of 1871, the action-body inset with a sliding bolt acting directly on lateral projections to the rear lump, sidelever action, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock (cracked and repaired at the hand) with engraved heel-and toe-plates, the browned fine damascus barrels with sunken game-rib
Weight 6lb. 9oz., 13¾in. stock, 30in. barrels, both approx. cyl., 2½in. chambers, Black Powder proof
In its brass-mounted oak and 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