Lot Essay
The gun was completed circa 1873
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A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J. WOODWARD, No. 3168
Jones patent rotary-underlever, percussion fences, rebounding backlocks, elongated top-and bottom-straps, best foliate-scroll engraving, brushed bright finish overall, well-figured stock with engraved iron butt-plate, the damascus barrels with game-rib
14.1/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exemption, sold as unsuitable for use
Jones patent rotary-underlever, percussion fences, rebounding backlocks, elongated top-and bottom-straps, best foliate-scroll engraving, brushed bright finish overall, well-figured stock with engraved iron butt-plate, the damascus barrels with game-rib
14.1/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exemption, sold as unsuitable for use