A 12-bore boxlock non-ejector gun by Thomas Kelly, no. 1001 Built for Norman H. Dixon
The sides of the action-body with the makers name engraved in a scrolling banner surrounded by foliate-scrollwork, much hardening-colour, well-figured stock, the barrels with game-rib engraved Thomas Kelly, Maker, Birmingham/Made For His Friend, "Norman H. Dixon"
Weight 6lb. 10¾oz., 14 5/8in. stock, 30in. barrels, approx. I.C. & ¾ choke, 2½in. chambers, Birmingham nitro proof
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