Product Details
W. B. BARRATT
A 12-BORE 1864 PATENT BAR-IN-WOOD LIFT-UP TOPLEVER ROTATING SINGLE BOLT SNAP-ACTION HAMMERGUN, serial no. 5076,
circa 1874, 29 1/4in. black powder only bold damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'W. B. BARRATT. BURTON ON TRENT.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, some pits, action incorporating William Powell patent lift-up toplever engraved 'POWELL'S PATENT', patent no. 1163 of 7th May 1864, use number 2044, bar-in-wood, fluted teardrop fences with Powell patent 'Loaded' indicators, patent no. 1055 of 7th April 1869, rebounding sidelocks with swept hammers of hare's-ear form, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral borders, brushed finish overall, 14 1/8in. well-figured stock with engraved steel heel and toe plates, fore-end with Deeley & Edge 1873 patent release catch, weight 6lb. 12oz.
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Estimate £500-700
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act