Fine Modern & Antique Guns - June 2013 : Sale A1072 Lot 1806 - S2
W. B. BARRETT A POWELL 1864 PATENT 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD LIFT-UP TOPLEVER ROTATING SINGLE BOLT SNAP-ACTION HAMMERGUN, serial no. 5120,

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W. B. BARRETT
A POWELL 1864 PATENT 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD LIFT-UP TOPLEVER ROTATING SINGLE BOLT SNAP-ACTION HAMMERGUN, serial no. 5120,
30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (in 2013), rib engraved 'W. B. BARRETT. BURTON ON TRENT.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 1/4 choke, right wall thickness below recommended minimum, action incorporating William Powell patent lift-up toplever, patent no. 1163 of 7th May 1864, use number 2227, bar-in-wood, fluted teardrop fences with Powell patent gold-inlaid 'Loaded' indicators, patent no. 1055 of 1869, rebounding sidelocks with swept lagotic hammers, fine acanthus scroll engraving with floral borders, brushed finish overall, 14 13/8in. well-figured stock with engraved steel heel and toe plates, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release and light horn finial, weight 6lb. 10oz.

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Estimate £700-900

S2