A 12-bore hammer gun by George Jeffreys, no. 525 With its proof exemption certificate (2)

A 12-bore hammer gun by George Jeffreys, no. 525 Incorporating George Jeffries' double lump patent no. 3442 of 1874, the action-body with foliate-scroll engraving, maker's name in scrolling-banner, push-forward underlever, hammers of hares-ear form, the refinished stock with engraved heel-and toe-plates, the damascus barrels (pitted throughout) with game-rib engraved 'George Jeffries, Oxford Hill, Norwich' Weight 6lb. 9oz., 14⅜in. stock, 29⅞in. barrels, Cyl. & Cyl. chokes, 2½in. chambers, London Black Powder proof (right barrel out of proof, right and left barrel-thicknesses at 17 & 20 thou. respectively) With its proof exemption certificate (2) Footnotes: For more information on George Jeffries' double lump patent no. 3442 of 1874, see I.M. Crudgington & D.J. Baker, The British Shotgun, Volume Two 1871-90, pp. 46-47 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: S2 S2 Section 2 lots require a valid British Shotgun certificate, RFD (Registered Firearms Dealer) Licence or import licence. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing