Gun Watch Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 Unknown English Damascus Hammergun “skelp” nitro BARGAIN £515 12 gauge Shotgun Trade Seller Used - Excellent Condition Kettering , Northamptonshire Hammer, Cylinder, Cylinder, 30" barrels Description 14 3/4 pull to the front trigger Wow !!! 70 mm chambers I’ll say that again WOW !!!!! Just back home from nitro proof Stunning Damascus browning done to a massively high standard by one of the Best smiths in the business!! 70 mm ( 2 3/4 inch) chambers Shuts like a purdey! This must be the oldest top lever hammerguns we’ve restored Might even be a converted pinfire Might explain the lack of Chokes The hammers go to half cock They are Non rebounding locks so need to be half cocked to open it The forend is a loop and peg style ( again confirming its age) We think it’s around the 1860’s What a BARGAIN!!! There is Nothing like it available in the UK at this price Grab yourself a Stunning chunk of English History This gun is being sold by Pigeon Watch member wabbitbosher. Message them here View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 Must admit that does appeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 that's as good as my 1891 William powell but mine is sleeved . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Scully said: Must admit that does appeal. Having held it I can confirm it does appeal very much. Surprised it hasn't gone yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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