Product Details
THE LINE THROWING GUN CO., DUNDEE
A RARE 1 1/2in. PERCUSSION SINGLE-SHOT HARPOON OR LINE-THROWER, serial no. 1,
circa 1885, the substantial round to octagonal barrel marked along the top-flat 'NO1, THE LINE THROWING GUN CO. LIMITED, DUNDEE' (some discolouration and mild pitting), the rear of breech with circular aperture to accept the tail of a harpoon, the wrist with swinging brass shield, plain unsigned colour-hardened bar-action lock, heavy walnut half-stock with chequered pistol-grip, iron heel-plate, trigger-guard and fore-end cap; COMPLETE WITH an original iron harpoon with loop for line attachment, the hardened arrow-type head with brass side weights
Other Notes: This lot is accompanied by some notes on the company and the gun's use in Canada
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Estimate £3,500-4,500