March 2023 Sealed Bid Auction : Sale S0323 Lot 6044
F. GATES 12-BORE 1865 PATENT ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 813,

Product Details

F. GATES 12-BORE 1865 PATENT ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 813, circa 1870, 25 3/4in. shortened nitro reproved chopperlump damascus barrels, Henry Parsons patent 201 of 20th January 1868, use number 131, broad rib re-engraved 'F. GATES. LUDLOW', 2 1/2in. chambers, true cyl. in both, left wall thickness at 17, Jones patent rotary underlever, carved percussion fences, non-rebounding sidelocks, E.C. Hodges patent extractor, patent no. 3133 of 4th December 1865, action flats engraved 'JOSEPH BRAZIER ASHES', border and acanthus scroll engraving (rubbed), brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 3/4in. stock, weight 6lb. 12oz.



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Estimate £400-600

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