Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2022 : Sale A0722 Lot 708
J. SANDERS, LOUGHBOROUGH A 16-BORE PINFIRE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, no visible serial number,

Product Details

J. SANDERS, LOUGHBOROUGH
A 16-BORE PINFIRE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, no visible serial number,
circa 1865, with browned damascus 28in. barrels, the top-rib signed in inlet silver letters 'JNO SANDERS LOUGHBOROUGH' (small losses to lettering), shallow fences, long two-staged borderline and scroll engraved top-tang, scroll engraved rounded action body, unusual elongated border and scroll engraved back-action isolated locks signed 'JOHN SANDERS', scroll engraved dolphin-headed hammers, chequered walnut butt-stock (cracks to both over-horns), chequered heel with iron heel and toe plates, possibly decorative wood inlet to comb, iron furniture, Jones type swing underlever and chequered walnut splinter fore-end, strong amount of original colour and finish remaining especially in sheltered areas



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Estimate £500-700

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament