Fine Modern & Antique Guns - December 2014 : Sale A1214 Lot 1810 - S2
T. CONWAY A FINE 12-BORE J. THOMAS 1870 PATENT TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number

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T. CONWAY
A FINE 12-BORE J. THOMAS 1870 PATENT 'SOLID SELF-LOCKING VERTICAL GRIP' ROTATING-BOLT SINGLE-BITE SNAP-ACTION TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, no visible serial number,
29 3/4in. black powder only fine damascus barrels, rib with fine acanthus scroll detailing at the breech end and engraved 'T. CONWAY, BLACKFRIARS STREET. MANCHESTER.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, John Thomas patent single-bite action, patent no. 324 of 4th February 1870, use number not marked, carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with ornately carved hammers, fine acanthus scroll engraving with crosshatch bordering, retaining some original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. highly-figured stock with engraved steel heel and toe plates, fore-end with lever release catch, weight 7lb. 2oz.

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Estimate £1,500-2,000

S2