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A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR
WILLIAM FORD, 15 ST. MARY'S ROW, BIRMINGHAM, SERIAL NO. 15830
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A 16-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR
WILLIAM FORD, 15 ST. MARY'S ROW, BIRMINGHAM, SERIAL NO. 15830
With reblacked 26 in. (66 cm.) nitro barrels, 2 ¾ in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and ½ choke, engraved action retaining much original case-hardened finish, automatic safety, well figured 14 ½ in. stock including rubber butt-pad, and silver escutcheon, weight 5 lbs. 15 7/8 oz., in original maker's lightweight leather case
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 20%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. Where applicable Customs duty will be charged (per rate specified by HMRC guidance) on the Hammer price and VAT will be payable at 20% on duty. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
Lot Essay
Please note that this gun is a Section 2 shotgun.
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