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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed in 1875
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A 16-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED HAMMER GUN BY J. LANG, NO. 5093
The hammer-spur of hare's-ear form, rebounding backlock, Jones patent rotary-underlever, full foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock with engraved heel-and toe-plates, the circular bold damascus barrel with faceted breech section
Weight 5lb. 7½oz., 13 5/8in. stock, 30in. barrel, approx. cyl., 2½in. chamber, Black Powder reproof
The hammer-spur of hare's-ear form, rebounding backlock, Jones patent rotary-underlever, full foliate-scroll engraving, figured stock with engraved heel-and toe-plates, the circular bold damascus barrel with faceted breech section
Weight 5lb. 7½oz., 13 5/8in. stock, 30in. barrel, approx. cyl., 2½in. chamber, Black Powder reproof
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
Sporting Guns. Unless otherwise stated, this gun is a double-barrelled hammerless shotgun. Every gun (blue label), with specific exceptions (yellow label), requires a Shot Gun Certificate