Product Details
HAMMOND BROS.
A FINE 12-BORE TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 2436, together with a Day Book,
29 7/8in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrels with file cut rib, the tubes engraved 'HAMMOND BROTHERS. PATENTEES WINCHESTER', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with carved percussion fences, broad strikers, distinctive diminutive ovate rebounding back-action locks, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, the lockplates with the makers name in scrolling banners, the fences engraved with fine floral motifs, the underside with an elaborate 'H. BROS' intertwined within the scroll detailing and a further unfurled banner inscribed 'HAMMOND BROTHERS PATENTEES WINCHESTER', retaining some renewed finish, 14 1/8in. highly-figured stock, weight 6lb. 15oz.
Provenance: The Day Book which accompanies the Lot we are kindly informed is from Hammond Bros. It includes a wide variety of day to day information from till cash totals, accounts information, stock and price lists, client details and details of their orders, interests and 'wants', work or repairs to be carried out. Entries run from circa 1935 to 1946. It is interesting to note the changes in theme for entries from 1940-45, the majority relating to orders for or relating to, pistols and revolvers (and usually associated with ranking Officers in the British armed forces) or for 'larder-stocking' .22 rifles and air rifles. In 1944 a number of American Servicemen's details appear amongst the entries. Towards the rear of the book, a large list of orders for the War Office is pencilled in - and also a note stating 'WE ARE AGENTS FOR HARDY'S FISHING TACKLE'. The majority of the addresses listed are in the Hampshire area
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Estimate £3,500-4,500
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act