OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Manufactured in circa 1886, this is a rare example of a big bore duck gun from the great so-called British “northern school” gunmaker Thomas Horsley & Son of York. With round browned damascus barrel with raised octagonal breech section signed “T. HORSLEY & SON, MAKERS, YORK”. Substantial action with carved percussion fence and backaction lock. Border engraved throughout. Figured pistolgrip stock with checkered grip and forearm, the butt with filled hole for a pulley to attach the gun to a punt or bank gun frame. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.