Product Details
W.H. MONKS 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 5104, circa 1875, 28in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, single-bite snap toplever action, possibly a variation on W. Ansell patent bolting mechanism, patent no. 2349 of August 7th 1872, operating a single sprung T-cross section bolt locking into the rear lump and extractor, action flats marked 'ECLIPSE TRADEMARK' and an 'A' in a triangle over 'PATENT. no. 186', hollowed flats, carved percussion fences, rebounding locks with dolphin hammers, border and acanthus scroll engraving with game scene vignettes (worn), 14 1/4in. figured stock with steel heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 13oz.
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Estimate £250-350
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act