A rare French 25 bore double sporting gun on Pauly's patent breechloading action, serial number 95,

A rare French 25 bore double sporting gun on Pauly's patent breechloading action, serial number 95, barrels 29 in., gilt details and seal marks to the breeches, lifting breech cover incorporating the strikers and with long loop terminal tail extending over the wrist, scrolling cocking levers, action engraved 'Invention Pauly' and 'Brevetee à Paris' and with floral sprigs, chequered stock with linen-fold cheek piece. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.

The George Geear Collection

Sold at Bonhams, 18/04/2012