Perrins Gunmakers
of
Worcester
Ashley Gibson
16 Bore - False Hammer - Breech loader
Ashley Gibson
UK
Breech loading false Hammer Gun - 16 bore
No. 3196
Perrins & Son Maker 59 Broad Street Worcester
This is the only false hammer gun we know of in 16 bore. It has top of the range engraving with several game birds and gun dogs in evidence. It is in superb condition and makes Ashley the only person we know of who owns two of these guns!!
Bonhams Sale details....
A 16-bore semi-hammerless gun by Perrins & Son, no 3196
Toplever, game-scene engraving surrounded by foliate-scrollwork, well-figured stock with engraved heel-and toe-plates, push-button forend, the rebrowned damascus barrels with matt-rib engraved Perrins & Son. Makers 59 Broad St. Worcester No. 3196
Weight 6lb. 4oz., 14¼in. stock, 29in. barrels, approx. cyl. & I.C. choke, 2½in. chambers, Birmingham nitro reproof