2020 Sealed Bid Auction : Sale S2020 Lot 5496
G.E. LEWIS 16-BORE THE GUN OF THE PERIOD BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 9853,

Product Details

G.E. LEWIS 16-BORE 'THE GUN OF THE PERIOD' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 9853, 28 1/4in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (some dents and rivelling), the rib engraved 'THE GUN OF THE PERIOD. G.E. LEWIS. 32 & 35 LOWER LOVEDAY ST. BIRMINGHAM. 9853.', and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech-end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, automatic safety (not returning fully) with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving, surrounding vignettes of hounds, 14 1/2in. figured stock including 3/4in. horn buttplate, Deeley & Edge fore-end release catch, horn finial, weight 5lb. 11oz., in a leather case with George Gibbs trade label

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Estimate £150-250

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