Product Details
* W.H. THORNE
A THOMAS TURNER 1864 PATENT 8-BORE SINGLE-BARRELLED SNAP-ACTION HAMMERGUN, serial no. 2381 / 410,
36in. black powder only 'THOMAS TURNER PATENTEE LAMINATED STEEL' barrel, action incorporating T. Turner patent pull-back underlever, patent no. 2585 of 19th October 1864, arcaded fence, carved percussion fence, non-rebounding back-action lock engraved 'W.H. THORNE. ST. JOHN. N.B.', border engraving, 14 3/8in. well-figured stock including steel buttplate, fore-end with 1 1/2in. horn finial, weight 10lb. 8oz.
Estimate £1,200-1,600
THE ABOVE LOT IS PURCHASED AS AN EXEMPT ITEM UNDER SECTION 58 (2) OF THE 1968 FIREARMS ACT. TO BE HELD AS A CURIOSITY OR ORNAMENT.
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