Bidspirit Auktion | JD DOUGALL A 12-BORE 'LOCK FAST'

JD DOUGALL A 12-BORE 'LOCK FAST' DAMASCUS SIDELEVER HAMMER ACTION SER NO 2198 - Finely engraved metal tips to the heel and toe, richly figured stock with chequered straight grip and forend, the pistol grip tang extending along the stock. Damascus barrels not nitro-proved, the rib with worn engraving. Percussion fences, non-rebounding 'S'-curved hammers with hare's ear spurs, side lever operating the patented slide-and-tilt action. The action of dark colour, decorated with fine acanthus elaboration, 'J.D. DOUGALL' scroll-mounted to the plates. The underside engraved, partially worn 'DOUGALL'S PATENT LOCK F........' Weight 6lb 11oz, Pull 14 3/8”, Barrels 29 3/4”, OAL 46 1/4” Black Powder Proof London 1868 to 1875 Proof 12 .729 Readings .735, .735 Walls 29, 34 FAA – Sect 2. Shotgun Certificate / RFD required to buy this item.