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COGSWELL & HARRISON
A RARE, COMPOSED PAIR OF 1886 PATENT 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMER EJECTOR GUNS, serial no. 14747 / 50,
30in. black powder reproved steel barrels (No.14747), rib re-engraved 'COGSWELL & HARRISON "THE AVANT TOUT" 142 NEW BOND ST. & 226 STRAND LONDON', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, wall thicknesses well below recommended minimum;
30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (No.14750), rib engraved 'COGSWELL & HARRISON, "THE AVANT TOUT", 142 NEW BOND ST. & 226. STRAND, LONDON', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, right wall at 19, No. 14750 with dolls-head extension, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, Harrison 1886 patent ejector systems, patent no 16214, gun no. 14750 use number 121, border and fine acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish, 14 3/8in. and 14in. figured stocks including buttplates, weight 6lb. 10oz. and 6lb. 6oz., in a brass-cornered oak and leather case
Other Notes: The Lot comes together with 'BICENTENARY OF A GUNMAKER - a collection of notes and illustrations' by John E. Peskett; a brief history of the development of Cogswell & Harrison, compiled By Mr John E Peskett who faithfully served the Company in various administrative capacities from 1908 until his death in 1969. He was Managing Director of Cogswell & Harrison between 1938 - 1959.
Estimate £2,000-3,000
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