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Interesting British Brooks Patent Four-Barrel Swivel Breech Buck & Ball Gun by Wood & Sons

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Interesting British Brooks Patent Four-Barrel Swivel Breech Buck & Ball Gun by Wood & Sons
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16 bore & .60 cal, 27 3/4'' damascus barrels with partially bright about good bores showing scattered areas of light pitting and oxidation, the rifle barrels with otherwise strong rifling and one shotgun bore slightly out-of-round at the muzzle. This large four-barrel combination gun features a 180-degree rotating barrel cluster with shotgun barrels right and rifle barrels left. The barrels have mostly toned to pewter gunmetal patina with strong remnants of contrasting plum-brown damascus twist patterns throughout along with some scattered light handling marks. The barrels show Birmingham proof marks and are equipped with a single set of dual thimbles holding a robust brass-tipped hickory ramrod. The breech plugs actually retain generous vibrant case-hardened colors throughout with just a little mild oxidation staining, the boxlock-style action similarly with fine original case-hardened colors throughout mixing with smoky gray patina and the triggerguard mostly flaked to gray-brown with some streaks of original bright blue present. The action is embellished with some attractive flowing foliate scrollwork and light bordering throughout, the hammers with dolphin heads and top surface and tang neatly engraved with ''WOOD & SONS / St. JAMES St. / LONDON'' and ''BROOKS PATENT 2081''. The checkered walnut buttstock remains in very good plus condition as lightly cleaned and refinished showing a synthetic crossbolt repair to a thin crack through the wrist and some remnants of light handling marks. The original checkering with mullered borders remains mostly intact showing moderate softening and the stock features a smooth steel shotgun-style buttplate and German silver monogram plate atop the wrist that is engraved with what appears to be a pair of northern Indian numerals. The hammers are a little loose and the locks are equipped with sliding safeties, the left safety also a bit loose and it sometimes interferes with the hammer though the locks generally seem to function well mechanically and the barrels rotate stiffly. This is a very interesting gun that appears to have seen some time in India, not surprising given its imposing configuration, that would make an excellent addition to any fine antique arms or curiosa collection. (13D11804-3) {ANTIQUE} [Dale Beeks Collection] (4000/6000)