Product Details
HENRY ATKIN
A 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 326,
30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'HENRY ATKIN (FROM PURDEY'S) 2 JERMYN St. HAYMARKET. LONDON. SW.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, carved percussion fences, rebounding locks, engraved with best fine border and acanthus scrollwork, retaining traces of original colour hardening and finish, 14in. figured stock with partially engraved steel heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 8oz., in a brass-cornered leather hammergun case.
The makers have kindly confirmed that this shotgun was completed in 1887.
Estimate £2,000-3,000
THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.