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A RARE 8-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED HAMMER RIFLE BY J.& W. TOLLEY, NO. 8266
The treble-grip action-body with carved serpentine percussion fences, Jones patent rotary-underlever, rebounding backlocks with faceted hammers, border engraving with some hardening-colour, figured stock with pistolgrip, colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap and recoil-pad, the comb inset with a cheek-pad, elongated top-strap, sling-eyes, the massive steel barrels with matt sight-rib and open-sights
Weight 16lb. 12oz., 14.1/8in. pull, 26in. barrels, Black Powder proof
The treble-grip action-body with carved serpentine percussion fences, Jones patent rotary-underlever, rebounding backlocks with faceted hammers, border engraving with some hardening-colour, figured stock with pistolgrip, colour-hardened pistolgrip-cap and recoil-pad, the comb inset with a cheek-pad, elongated top-strap, sling-eyes, the massive steel barrels with matt sight-rib and open-sights
Weight 16lb. 12oz., 14.1/8in. pull, 26in. barrels, Black Powder proof