Spring Sale of Fine Sporting Arms
Lot 229:
Description
JOHN THOMAS
A 12-BORE DAMASCUS HAMMER ACTION Ser No 5051
For 1880. Ribbed, horn butt pad, chequered straight grip and forend with lever release. Black powder proof Damascus barrels. Thomas patent action, patent no. 324, 4th February 1870, carved percussion fences with button strikers, rebounding back-action locks, fine acanthus scroll engraving with crosshatch bordering.
Weight 6lb 15oz, Chambers 2 1/2", Choke 3/4, 3/4, Barrels 30", Pull 14 1/2", OAL 46 1/2"
FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.
Condition report:
Proof .719 BLACK POWDER ONLY Readings .728, .728 Walls 32, 30 Metal - C Finish - B Stock - B Additional Comments: Some pitting to barrels. The action bright with vestigial tarnishing. The stock and barrels refinished.
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