A .410 boxlock non-ejector gun by J.T. Hartwell, no. 381
The action-body with foliate-scroll engraving, well-figured replacement stock, the escutcheon engraved depicting a crowned rampant lion beneath a scrolling banner with the motto 'Fortiter Gerit Crucem', horn-tipped forend, the barrels (slightly loose on action) with game-rib engraved J.T. Hartwell, 5 West Chaple (sic) Street, Mayfair, London, W.
Weight 4lb. 5¾oz., 14 5/8in. stock, 28in. barrels, both approx. ex. full choke, 2½in. chambers, Birmingham nitro reproof
In a canvas case
Weight 4lb. 5¾oz., 14 5/8in. stock, 28in. barrels, both approx. ex. full choke, 2½in. chambers, Birmingham nitro reproof
In a canvas case
Estimate:
£2,000 - 2,500
€2,300 - 2,900
US$ 3,100 - 3,900
€2,300 - 2,900
US$ 3,100 - 3,900
Footnotes
- Joseph Thomas Hartwell is recorded at 5a West Chapel Street between 1919 and 1923
The crest and motto are associated with the baronetcy of Havelock-Allan of Lucknow
Category: Arms and Armour / Sporting Guns
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