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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A 12-BORE 1864 PATENT LIFT-UP TOPLEVER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 10076,
28in. sleeved steel to damascus nitro barrels, rib engraved 'WILLIAM POWELL & SON. 13 CARR'S LANE. BIRMINGHAM.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action incorporating William Powell patent lift-up toplever, patent no. 1163 of 7th May 1864, use number 3082, (toplever with repair), automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/4in. figured stock including horn buttplate, weight 6lb. 11oz., in its brass-cornered leather case
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.