Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2023 : Sale A0723 Lot 1804
W. J. GALLYON A 12-BORE HALL 1871 PATENT TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 529,

Product Details

W. J. GALLYON
A 12-BORE HALL 1871 PATENT TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. '529',
circa 1874, serial numbers to barrels and flats likely later marked, 29 3/4in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrels (in 1973), the rib engraved 'W.J. GALLYON 66 BRIDGE STREET CAMBRIDGE', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, action incorporating J. Hall barrel bolting design, patent no. 2396 of 12th September 1871, use number 344, carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks, fine acanthus scroll engraving with crosshatch bordering and game scene vignettes of hound and fowl, bright and blued finish overall, 14 3/8in. figured stock with engraved steel heel and toe plates, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch, weight 7lb. 1oz.



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Estimate £600-800

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act