J. D. Dougall: a 12 bore pinfire 'Lock-Fast' double sporting gun, serial number 2154, browned twist

J. D. Dougall: a 12 bore pinfire 'Lock-Fast' double sporting gun, serial number 2154, browned twist barrels 30 in., top rib inscribed 'J. D DOUGALL INVENTOR & PATENTEE 59. ST JAME'S ST LONDON', London proof, finely scroll engraved action employing a side lever to draw the barrel back onto a locking stud projecting from the breech face, underside of action inscribed 'DOUGALL PATENT LOCK-FAST' in two lines, back action locks inscribed 'J. D. DOUGALL', chequered straight hand stock, fore-end with wedge fastener; in a brass-bound oak case with two-layer fitted interior - the upper layer partitioned to hold the gun and the lower as a cartridge magazine, with maker's trade label. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.

The George Geear Collection