Lot Essay
The Makers have confirmed that the gun was completed in 1890 as an ejector gun and it was the fourth last hammer gun by Horsley.
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A RARE AND UNUSUAL 12-BORE (CONVERTED FROM 14-BORE) BAR-IN-WOOD TOP LEVER HAMMER EJECTOR GUN BY THOMAS HORSLEY & SON, NO. 3219
Border line engraved lockplates with brushed bright finish, percussion style fences, hammers and furniture reblued, the figured stock with metal butt plate, the forend with lever catch, fine damascus barrels rebrowned, game rib with Maker's details
Weight 6lb. 13oz., 14in. stock, 30 1/8in. barrels, cylinder to both chokes, 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
In a leather case
Border line engraved lockplates with brushed bright finish, percussion style fences, hammers and furniture reblued, the figured stock with metal butt plate, the forend with lever catch, fine damascus barrels rebrowned, game rib with Maker's details
Weight 6lb. 13oz., 14in. stock, 30 1/8in. barrels, cylinder to both chokes, 2½in. chambers, nitro reproof
In a leather case
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime.
Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
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