Fine Modern & Antique Arms - July 2024 : Sale A0724 Lot 1807
S. GRANT A 12-BORE 1871 PATENT SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 3384,

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S. GRANT
A 12-BORE 1871 PATENT SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 3384,
for 1872, 28in. nitro reproved blacked damascus barrels, the tubes engraved 'STEPHEN GRANT & SONS. 7. BURY STREET. ST. JAMES'S. LONDON.' (likely later), the rib engraved '2' and with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, incorporating E.C. Hodges patent treble-grip action, patent no. 251 of 31st January 1871, use number 105, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, the action face engraved marked 'S. GRANTS PATENT.', fine acanthus scroll engraving, the underside engraved 'S. GRANTS. PATENT.', retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. figured stock including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with cross-pin release catch (some losses to leading edges), the fore-end iron engraved '2', weight 6lb. 11oz.



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Estimate £1,500-2,000

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