Fine Modern & Antique Guns - September 2016 : Sale A0916 Lot 921
J.D. DOUGALL A 12-BORE 1860 PATENT LOCKFAST SLIDE-AND-TILT SIDELEVER PINFIRE HAMMERGUN, serial no. 2256,

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J.D. DOUGALL
A 12-BORE 1860 PATENT 'LOCKFAST' SLIDE-AND-TILT SIDELEVER PINFIRE HAMMERGUN, serial no. 2256,
30in. bold damascus barrels, rib engraved 'J.D. DOUGALL. INVENTOR & PATENTEE. 59 ST. JAMES'S ST. LONDON.', with scroll detailing at the breech end and starburst detailing around the pinfire apertures, Dougall 'lockfast' patent action, patent no. 1128 of 7th May 1860, rearward facing push-down sidelever with sprung side retaining catch, carved serpentine fences, action face with protruding bosses, non-rebounding back-action locks with finely engraved dolphin hammers, best border and fine scroll engraving, the lockplates with a scrolling banner engraved 'DOUGALL', the underside with a scrolling banner engraved 'DOUGALL'S PATENT LOCKFAST', bright finish, 14in. figured stock with border engraved steel heel and toe plates, fore-end with light damage, weight 7lb., in its two tiered leather case, the bottom tier blocked for ammunition, the top tier for the gun and with numerous reloading tools and accessories

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Estimate £1,200-1,600