NEW LOT ADDED Published: 2 Oct 2026
Fine Modern & Antique Guns - November 2026 : Sale A1126 Lot 1406
J. WOODWARD & SONS 12-BORE 'THE AUTOMATIC' PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER SNAP-ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 3831,

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J. WOODWARD & SONS
12-BORE 'THE AUTOMATIC' PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER SNAP-ACTION SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 3831,
circa 1880-85, 30 1/8in. nitro reproved barrels (in 1977), the rib engraved 'JAMES WOODWARD & SONS. 64. ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.' (rubbed), the breech end gold-inlaid '1' and with acanthus scroll detailing, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum, push-forward underlever, T. Southgate and J. Woodward patent 'Automatic' lever-cocking action, patent no. 600 of 1876, use number 383, arcaded fences, the top strap gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid protruding tumbler pivots, fine acanthus scroll engraving, patinated finish, 15 1/2in. figured stock including 1 1/4in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 12oz.




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Estimate £700-900

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act