Spring Sale of Fine Sporting Arms
Sold for: £900
W. & C. SCOTT
A FINE 10-BORE (2 5/8") 1865 PATENT TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN Ser No 15575
Ribbed vulcanite butt, chequered, rounded semi-pistol grip and forend. Rebarrelled with finely figured Damascus barrels, broad, plain rib. Delicate foliate engraved throughout lock plates, fence and action with bright finish.
Proofed 1875 – 1887 Reproofed 1904 – 1925 – for nitro. Reproofed post 1954.
Weight 8lb, Barrel 30”, Choke 18, 21, Chambers – Chamberless (2 5/8”), Pull 14 ½”
Proof 751,
Readings .752 .753,
Walls 32 32
Sect 58 – Obsolete calibre. No licence required, may be held as a curio or ornament.
Condition report:
M-C, F-C, W-B. Finish to the barrels thinning. The action slightly softened and bright. The stock lustrous with only superficial marking.
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