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NIXON, NEWARK
A CASED 14-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING GUN, serial no. 155,
circa 1855, with 30in. damascus twist barrels, the top-rib signed 'NIXON GUNMAKERS NEWARK', borderline and scroll engraved long top-tang, border, gamescene and scroll engraved back action locks signed 'NIXON' to forward bars extending under the breeches (cleaned of finish), engraved hammers, chequered walnut half-stock, iron heel-plate, the face engraved with a large bordered '2' with scroll engraved top-spur, the underside of stock with oval escutcheon engraved with a wolf's head above a wreath surrounding by the motto 'TOUTS JOUR PREST' (Always Ready), cross-key barrel fastener and engraved iron furniture including square-backed trigger guard, missing ramrod, in a period oak case with William Squires trade-label and also including a powder and shot flask



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Estimate £500-700

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