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The makers have kindly confirmed that the guns were completed in 1905. These guns are slightly cast-on.
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A PAIR OF 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GUNS BY W. POWELL, NO. 11627/8
Treble-grip action-bodies with bouquet and foliate-scroll engraving, well figured stocks, No. 1 with wood extension, possibly a replacement, No. 2 a replacement, the barrels with game-ribs
Weight 6lb. 11½oz., 14 7/8in. pull (No. 1) and 15in. stock (No. 2), 30in. barrels, all approx. I.C., 2¾in. chambers, nitro reproof
In a brass-mounted leather case with W. Powell trade-label
Treble-grip action-bodies with bouquet and foliate-scroll engraving, well figured stocks, No. 1 with wood extension, possibly a replacement, No. 2 a replacement, the barrels with game-ribs
Weight 6lb. 11½oz., 14 7/8in. pull (No. 1) and 15in. stock (No. 2), 30in. barrels, all approx. I.C., 2¾in. chambers, nitro reproof
In a brass-mounted leather case with W. Powell trade-label
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