John
R Hanson, Maker, Lincoln
16 bore Box Lock Non Ejector
no. 1969
Approximate date of manufacture: pre 1896
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Heritage
Guns Comment
This gun is a very attractive example of the Anson
& Deeley boxlock that had become such a hugely successful
design by the last decade of the 19th Century. The action is covered
with best bold foliate scroll and this coupled with our sensitive
restoration makes it a very pretty and 'shootable' gun for either
game or clays.
The gun is very finely finished and also retains its original
pins throughout which confirms that it has not been the victim
of untrained hands during its 100+ years of use.
WE REGRET THAT THIS GUN IS
NOW SOLD. IF YOU ARE SEARCHING FOR A SIMILAR GUN, PLEASE CONTACT
US.
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The Action
is of Anson & Deeley design and features:
Concave Action back,
Double triggers bolted by an automatic top tang safety
slide,
Top lever opening, operating a 'Purdey Bolt' by way of a 'Scott Spindle',
Three point bolting including top extension,
Hackett's Snap-on forend fastener.
Gun Weight 5lb 10oz
Engraving Style Best bold foliate.
Trigger Pulls can be adjusted to customers specifications.
The original Bold
Damascus Barrels are 30" in length, chambered for 2 ¾"
(70mm) cartridges and are of brazed 'dovetail' lump construction with
soft soldered ribs. Top rib is of the smooth, flat style. The bores
are clean and free of any pitting.
London reproof for 65mm nitro powder cartridges in 2006.
Approximate barrel measurements
at date of publication:
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Nominal Proof Size
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Bore Diameter 9" from Breech
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Minimum Wall Thickness
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Choke Constriction
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Right Barrel |
17.2mm (0.677")
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0.678"
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0.014" Minimum
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0.025" (5/8)
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Left Barrel |
17.2mm (0.677")
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0.681"
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0.016" Minimum
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0.030" (3/4)
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Straight Hand
Stock and Splinter Forend
are crafted from well figured walnut. The stock is cast off for a right-handed
shot and is finished with a 1" wood extension.
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Well figured walnut stock
& forend.
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The 22 lines per inch
chequering to the normal boxlock design
with well defined drop points.
The stock is lightly finished with a traditional linseed oil based preparation.
Approximate stock
measurements (including extension) at date of publication:
Pull to Heel
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Pull to Bump
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Pull to Centre
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Pull to Toe
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14 1/2"
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14 5/8"
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14 1/2"
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14 15/16"
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Drop at Comb
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Drop at Face
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Drop at Heel
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1 3/8"
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1 5/8"
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2 1/4"
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Cast at Comb
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Cast at Heel
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1/8" (approximate)
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3/8" (approximate)
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For the purposes of these measurements,
'Drop at Face' is the 'drop' measurement taken on a line perpendicular
to the
line joining the trigger and centre of the butt at approximately 8"
from the trigger (front trigger on a double trigger gun).
Patents Exhibited include:
Anson & Deeley's boxlock patent no. 1756 of
1875,
'Purdey Bolt' patent no. 1104 of 1863,
'Scott Spindle' patent no. 2752 of 1865,
Anson & Deeley's safety catch no. 907 of 1879,
Scott's top extension patent no. 1902 of 1875,
Hackett's forend fastener patent no. 964 of 1878.