Fine Modern & Antique Arms - June 2021 : Sale A0621 Lot 1852
T. MILLER A 12-BORE J. THOMAS 1870 PATENT SINGLE-BITE SNAP-ACTION TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 800,

Product Details

T. MILLER
A 12-BORE J. THOMAS 1870 PATENT 'SOLID SELF-LOCKING VERTICAL GRIP' ROTATING-BOLT SINGLE-BITE SNAP-ACTION TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 800,
circa 1874, 30in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrels, the rib re-engraved 'T. MILLER. SUNDERLAND.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, John Thomas patent single-bite action, patent no. 324 of 4th February 1870, use number 1117, carved percussion fences, non-rebounding back-action locks, toplever engraved 'PATENT SELF LOCKING VERTICAL GRIP', fine acanthus scroll engraving with feathered bordering, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 1/2in. well-figured stock with steel heel and toe plates, fore-end with lever release, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a leather bound oak lined case



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Estimate £1,500-2,500

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act