Product Details
J. WOODWARD & SONS
A 12-BORE 1872 PATENT SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 3306,
28in. black powder only bold damascus barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, internally with some heavy pitting, J. Woodward and J. Emme patent triple-bite action, patent no. 267 of 27th January 1872, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the underside engraved 'WOODWARD'S PATENT', rib and triggerguard tang engraved '1', brushed finish, 14 3/8in. figured stock including 1in. ebonite extension, weight 6lb. 12oz.
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was completed circa 1875
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Estimate £500-700
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