A 12-bore 'The Avant-Tout' single-trigger assisted-opening side-plated boxlock ejector gun by Cogswell & Harrison, no. 27668
Non-selective single-trigger, the treble-grip action-body with ornamental strengthening side-panels, some bold foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured stock, the barrels (loose on action) with game-rib engraved Cogswell & Harrison, The Avant-Tout, 141 New Bond St. & 226 Strand, London
Weight 6lb. ¼oz., 14 3/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, both approx. 3/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, Birmingham nitro reproof (right barrel-thickness marginal, left barrel-thickness below recommended minimum)
In its brass-mounted canvas case
Weight 6lb. ¼oz., 14 3/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, both approx. 3/8 choke, 2½in. chambers, Birmingham nitro reproof (right barrel-thickness marginal, left barrel-thickness below recommended minimum)
In its brass-mounted canvas case
Estimate:
£400 - 600
€470 - 700
US$ 600 - 910
€470 - 700
US$ 600 - 910
Category: Arms and Armour / Sporting Guns
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