Product Details
MALEHAM & MURFIN
A RARE 1873 PATENT 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR, no visible serial number,
30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (in 2009) rib engraved 'MALEHAM & MURFIN. INVENTORS & PATENTEES. 5. WEST BAR. SHEFFIELD.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. choke in both, Maleham & Murfin patent lever-cocking hammerless action, patent no. 940 of 1873, internal slide operating toplever (opens both to left and right), carved percussion fences with sprung dummy firing pins acting as 'loaded' indicators, individual lockplate mounted manual side safeties, border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, 14 1/2in. figured stock with engraved steel heel and toe plates, weight 7lb. 2oz.
Estimate £700-900
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.