Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2024
Lot 293
Henry Beckwith: a 12 bore pinfire single sporting gun, serial number 3449, three-stage 'Damascus'
Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £479
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Description
Henry Beckwith: a 12 bore pinfire single sporting gun, serial number 3449, three-stage 'Damascus' barrel 28 in., octagonal-section breech giving way to a stage with chamfered angles and then to full-round by way of a short series of moulded bands, top flat engraved 'HENRY BECKWITH 58 SKINNER STREET SNOW HILL LONDON', single grip rotary underlever action, back action lock, action and lock and breech tang all with fine scroll engraving, lock plate inscribed 'BECKWITH', chequered straight hand stock, fore-end with wedge fastener and horn nose cap; in a fitted oak case with brass roundel to the lid and W.A. Beckwith trade label, and with a pull through in a leather case. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
(112.9cm OAL)
The George Geear Collection
Henry Beckwith, gunmaker at 58 Skinner Street 1863-68. Ref. Blackmore