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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was built in 1904. It requires rejointing
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A 12-BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUN BY H. ATKIN, NO. 1774
Best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock (cracked), the barrels with game-rib (below recommended minimum thicknesses)
Weight 6lb. 9oz., 14 3/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & ¼ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In its brass-mounted leather case
Best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock (cracked), the barrels with game-rib (below recommended minimum thicknesses)
Weight 6lb. 9oz., 14 3/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & ¼ choke, 2½in. chambers, nitro proof
In its brass-mounted 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
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