Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2022 : Sale A0722 Lot 1759
WILLIAM POWELL & SON A RARE 12-BORE 1876 POWELLS PATENT BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 6938,

Product Details

WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A RARE 12-BORE 1876 POWELL'S PATENT BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 6938,
dated 1879, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'WILLIAM POWELL & SON. 13. CARR'S LANE. BIRMINGHAM.' 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, action incorporating William Powell patent extended rear lump and large crossbolt grip, patent no. 493 of 1876, border and partial scroll engraving, bright finish, 15 3/4in. stock including 1 7/8in. wooden extension, weight 7lb. 1oz., in its makers leather case

Other Notes: This Lot is accompanied by a quantity of correspondence relating to this gun between the makers, previous owners, and Geoffrey Boothroyd.



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Estimate £150-250

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act