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A RARE J. NEEDHAM 1874 PATENT 20-BORE (2¾IN) HAMMER EJECTOR GUN BY A. LANCASTER, NO. 4249
Incorporating J. Needham barrel-cocking and ejector patent No. 1205 of 7th. April 1874, the rebounding sidelocks with self-cocking dolphin hammers, toplever, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with butt-plate, the sleeved barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 4½oz., 14¼in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. 3/8 & extra-full choke, 2¾in. chambers, certificate of unprovability
In a brass-mounted oak and leather double-tiered case
Incorporating J. Needham barrel-cocking and ejector patent No. 1205 of 7th. April 1874, the rebounding sidelocks with self-cocking dolphin hammers, toplever, percussion fences, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with butt-plate, the sleeved barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 4½oz., 14¼in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. 3/8 & extra-full choke, 2¾in. chambers, certificate of unprovability
In a brass-mounted oak and leather double-tiered case
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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
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Please note this gun is uncased
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Please note that there should be a triangle next to this lot, which means Christie's owns in whole or in part