Autumn Sale of Fine Sporting arms

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J WHITWORTH & Sons A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER ACTION Ser No 157

Lot 186: J WHITWORTH & Sons A 12-BORE TOP LEVER HAMMER ACTION Ser No 157

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Start price: £150

Estimated price: £300 - £500

Buyer's premium:

Chequered horn butt, straight grip and forend. Sunken rib, barrels sleeved. Beautifully carved fences, back action engraved ‘J WHITWORTH & Co, MANCHESTER’, non-rebounding, blued, hare’s ear hammers, hold open top lever. Treble grip action. The action unadorned with simple edging and serpent scroll. Sleeved 2021. In a case.

Weight 6lb 5oz, Chambers 2 3/4", Choke 1/4, 1/2, Barrels 28", Pull 14 1/2", OAL 44 1/2", OAL 45"

FAA – Sect 2. A Shotgun Certificate or RFD required to bid on this item.


Condition report:

Original Black Powder Proof pre-1875. Nitro reproof 2021 Proof18.4 
Readings 18.4, 18.41
Walls   34, 34

Metal  - B
Finish - B
Stock  - C+
Additional Comments: Blueing intact, little marking to the action. The
Stock unmarked with crisp chequering, split extending from the toe.