Autumn Sale of Fine and Sporting Arms
Lot 177:
HENDERSON A 12-BORE DAMASCUS-BARRELLED ROTARY UNDERLEVER HAMMER ACTION SER NO 10471
Moulded, Vulcanite butt with hunting scene in the European-style, chequered straight grip and forend. Rib engraved ‘G.W. HENDERSON LONDON.’, the left barrel engraved ‘CHOKE BORE’. blackened Damascus barrels. Rebounding hammers. Sideplates and action bright throughout, simply decorated with acanthus scrolls and dashed edging, the underlever also bright. Weight 6lb 12oz, Chambers 2 3/4, Choke 1/2, 1/4, Pull 14 3/4, Barrels 29 3/4″ Reproved London 1985 Proof .720 Readings .720, .720 Walls 39, 37
S - B/C, F - B/C, W - B The action bright, engraving softened, extensive polishing. The finish to the barrels near complete, the stock, nicely figured, having been filled to the left hand side albeit sympathetically.
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