C1870 English 12 Bore Pin Fire Obsolete Calibre, Double Barrelled, Under Rotary Lever Break Action Breach Loading Sporting Shotgun. Sn 23721 pinfire shotgun Side By Side 12 Bore/gauge

C1870 English 12 Bore Pin Fire Obsolete Calibre, Double Barrelled, Under Rotary Lever Break Action Breach Loading Sporting Shotgun. Sn 23721 - 23721

This is a C1870 pin fire obsolete calibre double barrel shotgun. It has an under lever rotary break action and original Walnut furniture which knocks bumps and bruises consistent with age and use. The shotgun with double 29 ½”, Brown wash steel barrels set side by side, has double Dolphin hammers & double triggers. It measures 46 ¼” overall. The barrel’s smooth bores have staining & residue consistent with age & use. The barrel rib has a brass bead fore sight. There are faint English black powder proofs inside the action. There are no external maker or date marks. The action, lever, trigger guard with extended tang and butt plate tang have foliate engraved decoration. The break action, cocking and firing actions of the weapon work crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique pin fire shotgun no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23721

£495.00