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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1895
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AN F. BEESLEY PATENT 12-BORE ASSISTED-OPENING BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY F. BEESLEY, NO. 1129
The action incorporating an assisted-opening action of C. Lancaster patent type, the action-body with arcaded fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with ebonite extension, the browned exceptionally-fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 14oz., 14¾in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & cyl., 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
In a brass-mounted leather case
The action incorporating an assisted-opening action of C. Lancaster patent type, the action-body with arcaded fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with ebonite extension, the browned exceptionally-fine damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 14oz., 14¾in. pull, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & cyl., 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
In a brass-mounted leather case
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