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The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was completed circa 1875
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A 12-BORE HAMMER GUN BY J. WOODWARD, NO. 3264
The action-body with deeply-carved percussion fences, rebounding backlocks, Jones patent rotary-underlever, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with extension, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10½oz., 14 5/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exemption
In its leather case (defective)
The action-body with deeply-carved percussion fences, rebounding backlocks, Jones patent rotary-underlever, best foliate-scroll engraving, highly-figured stock with extension, the browned bold damascus barrels with game-rib
Weight 6lb. 10½oz., 14 5/8in. pull, 30in. barrels, proof exemption
In its leather case (defective)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
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