The second is SN 65,557, an 1891 CH 12/30 Bernard and 10/26 Damascus set, missing the second forend. This is an early hammerless, as the hammerless configuration began in 1889. This gun was found in terrible condition and has been a long term project gun for Austin Hogan and myself. The 12ga barrels have an unstruck wt of 6lbs, the 10's at 4/4 with cyl chokes( uncut).
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