Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2024
Lot 291
An English 16 bore pinfire double sporting gun, serial number 241, 'Damascus' barrels 29 in., top
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £315
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Description
An English 16 bore pinfire double sporting gun, serial number 241, 'Damascus' barrels 29 in., top rib inscribed 'J. CONYERS. MIDDLE ST. DRIFFIELD', Birmingham proof, scroll engraved underlever action, back action locks engraved with game scenes and inscribed 'W. B. BARRATT', chequered straight hand stock, fore-end with wedge fastener; in a two-layer motor case with lift out tray, with an oil bottle and a cleaning rod. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
(115.5cm OAL)
The George Geear Collection