Product Details
JOSEPH NEEDHAM 12-BORE A 12-BORE 1862 PATENT SIDELEVER SINGLE-BOLT SNAP-ACTION BAR-IN-WOOD HAMMERGUN, serial no. 1340, circa 1874, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, rib engraved 'JOSEPH NEEDHAM. PATENTEE. 26. PICCADILLY. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, action incorporating Needham patent rotating single bolt sidelever patent, patent no. 1544 of 1862, use number 705, the fences with lever operated external cams, rebounding sidelocks (likely converted from non-rebounding as rebound clears half-cocking lever cams) with high-spurred hare's-ear hammers, slim fences and side bolsters, permanently attached fore-end, best border and bold acanthus scroll engraving, 14 5/8in. stock including steel buttplate (wear overall), weight 6lb. 12oz.
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Estimate £500-700
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act