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AN EXTRAORDINARY, POSSIBLY UNIQUE, 12-BORE AUTOMATIC SPRUNG-BREECH DOUBLE-BARRELLED SHOTGUN, no. 6493,
late 19th century, 'serial' number to barrels and breech face only, 27in. bold twist barrels, proofed for black powder blank only (in 2026), the breech section with muzzle-loading style 'breech-plug' locking lug and single underlever release to the fore-end tip, spring-loaded side-hinged breech blocks actuated by cocking the hammers to full cock, the broad cylindrical strikers doubling as the breech block locking mechanism, non-rebounding back-action locks, scrolled triggerguard, un-engraved but retaining some original colour-hardening, the breech face with '6493' and 'DDG', 14 3/8in. stock including steel buttplate, sling swivels, weight 6lb. 15oz.

Other Notes: Please note the gun has been reproved for black powder blank only, not recommended for use



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Estimate £800-1,200

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

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