Product Details
* JOSEPH NEEDHAM
A 12-BORE 1862 PATENT SIDELEVER SINGLE-BOLT SNAP-ACTION SELF HALF-COCKING BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN, serial no. 1365,
30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (in 2009), rib engraved 'JOSEPH NEEDHAM. PATENTEE. 26. PICCADILLY. LONDON.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. choke in both, action incorporating Needham patent rotating single bolt sidelever patent, patent no. 1544 of 1862, use number 731, the fences with external cams half-cocking the hammers as the sidelever is pushed down, slim fences and side bolsters, non-rebounding sidelocks with high-spurred hare's-ear hammers, permanently attached fore-end, best border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/8in. highly-figured stock including steel buttplate, weight 6lb. 14oz.
Estimate £600-800
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.
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