Main Sale December 2009 : Sale A1034 Lot 1408
A GIBBS & PITT (SECOND MODEL) 1873 PATENT 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR BY GEO. DAW & CO., serial no. 24846,

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A GIBBS & PITT (SECOND MODEL) 1873 PATENT 12-BORE SIDELOCK NON-EJECTOR BY GEO. DAW & CO., serial no. 24846,
29in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, broad rib engraved 'GEO. H. DAW & CO. 57. THREADNEEDLE ST. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, Gibbs & Pitt patent barrel-cocking hammerless action, patent no. 284 of 1873, use number 1177, stamped on the flats with the Webley & Scott trademark, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, cocking-indicators, removable striker discs, dipped-edge lockplates, stylised floral and foliate engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 7/8in. well-figured stock including 1 5/8in. wooden extension with heel and toe plates, weight 6lb. 12oz.
Estimate £300-500

THE ABOVE LOT WILL REQUIRE THE BUYER TO PRODUCE A RELEVANT BRITISH SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE OR REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER LICENCE BEFORE IT MAY BE RELEASED.