Main Sale - March 2011 : Sale A1052 Lot 1813 - S2
J.S. BOREHAM A 12-BORE JOHN THOMAS 1871 PATENT SINGLE-BITE SNAP-ACTION TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 2045,

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J.S. BOREHAM
A 12-BORE JOHN THOMAS 1871 PATENT SINGLE-BITE SNAP-ACTION TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 2045,
30in. sleeved nitro barrels, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 3/4 choke, action incorporating J. Thomas rectangular wedge bolt patent locking system, patent no. 3091 of 1871, carved percussion fences, patent off-centre toplever, rebounding locks, angular triggerguard, border and fine scroll engraving, renewed finish, Hollis patent fore-end release catch, 14 3/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with skeletal steel buttplate (cracked at hand), weight 6lb. 15oz.
Estimate £200-300

S2