Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2017 : Sale A1217 Lot 1044
W. HORTON A 12-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SIDELEVER PINFIRE SPORTING GUN, no visible serial number,

Product Details

W. HORTON
A 12-BORE DOUBLE-BARRELLED SIDELEVER PINFIRE SPORTING GUN, no visible serial number,
29 3/4in. bold damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'W. HORTON. MAKER. NO.5 WEAMAN STREET. BIRMINGHAM', the breech end with acanthus scroll detailing, the pinfire apertures with starburst designs, carved serpentine fences, unsigned back-action locks with finely carved hammers, bold border and acanthus scroll engraving, the action bar with crosshatch bordering, the top tang with feathered designs, retaining traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/2in. figured stock with engraved steel buttplate, fore-end with crosspin release catch and horn finial, weight 7lb. 4oz.

Exhibited: Please note this Lot is being sold to raise funds for the Gun Trade Association, NO BUYERS PREMIUM will be charged on the hammer price.

Other Notes: Kindly donated by George Yannaghas

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Estimate £800-1,200