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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1882
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A 12-BORE (2¾IN) 'THE AUTOMATIC' SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR GUN BY J. WOODWARD, NO. 3858
The action-body with carved arcaded fences and side-clips, snap-action push-forward underlever, best foliate-scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, the lockplates with integral protruding tumbler-pivots and gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, highly-figured stock with extension, the sleeved barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10½oz., 14¼in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & 5/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
The action-body with carved arcaded fences and side-clips, snap-action push-forward underlever, best foliate-scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, the lockplates with integral protruding tumbler-pivots and gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, highly-figured stock with extension, the sleeved barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10½oz., 14¼in. pull, 28in. barrels, approx. ¼ & 5/8 choke, 2¾in. chambers, nitro proof
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