Summary
Double barrelled shotgun, 12 gauge .750. Side by side twist steel barrels 30 in. (762 mm) long. Percussion.
Made by Hewson, London, circa 1850.
Physical Description
Breech loading, under lever action, barrels drop down. Back action locks, lever fits round trigger guard, walnut stock chequered at grip, chequered fore piece.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr William E. Cole, 23 Sep 1943
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Collector
Mr William E. Cole, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Inscriptions
Stamped on locks "HEWSON", on barrel rib "LONDON", under barrel "7390 13 12994", London proof marks.
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References
[Book] Penrose, Edgar H. 1949. Descriptive Catalogue of the Collection of Firearms in the Museum of Applied Science of Victoria. 161. 14.
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