Lot Essay
The gun is sold as unsuitable for use as the left barrel is now unduly thin
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A RARE JEFFRIES 1862 SECOND PATENT SIDE-OPENING 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J. WILSON, NO. 353
Rotary-underlever, rebounding sidelocks, percussion fences, border engraving, figured half-stock with butt-plate, cast-on for the left shoulder, the rebrowned damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 7lb. ½oz., 14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, Black Powder reproof (left barrel below recommended minimum)
Rotary-underlever, rebounding sidelocks, percussion fences, border engraving, figured half-stock with butt-plate, cast-on for the left shoulder, the rebrowned damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 7lb. ½oz., 14½in. pull, 30in. barrels, Black Powder reproof (left barrel below recommended minimum)
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