A 16-bore 'The Premier Hammerless' backlock non-ejector gun by Cogswell & Harrison, no. 9967 In its leather case (handle missing, lid partially detached)
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A 16-bore 'The Premier Hammerless' backlock non-ejector gun by Cogswell & Harrison, no. 9967
The treble-grip action-body incorporating W.M. Scott & T. Baker action patent no. 761 of 23rd February 1878, the lockplates engraved with the makers name in a scrolling banner surrounded by foliate-scrollwork, side-safety, well-figured stock (cracked and repaired at lower horns, cracks behind locks) with horn butt-plate, lever-latch forend, the rebrowned damascus barrels (pitted, loose on action) with game-rib engraved Cogswell & Harrison, 142 New Bond Street, London
Weight 6lb. 4oz., 14¼in. pull (13 7/8in. stock), 30in. barrels, approx. cyl. & ¼ choke, 2½in. chambers, London Black Powder proof (Under 1868 Act)
In its leather case (handle missing, lid partially detached)
Sold for £562 inc. premium

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