British-made single-barrel hammerguns represent a storied tradition of precision and utility, originally serving as specialized tools for game management and small-bore shooting. This sidelever action design reflects the elegant engineering standards established in the United Kingdom during the late nineteenth century.

This specific 1896 antique is a remarkably tidy gun that has been expertly converted from a Rook rifle to .410 gauge, offering a unique provenance for the discerning collector. The firearm features a classic straight English wood stock with a 14 ⅜" length of pull and a 28 ¼" barrel, presenting a refined profile characteristic of its era.

Equipped with a single trigger and reliable extractors, the sidelever mechanism operates smoothly and the action locks up tight. Weighing just under four pounds, this versatile field piece handles with exceptional balance and is classified as a pre-1899 antique.

• Model: Single Barrelled Hammergun
• Type: Antique Shotgun
• Caliber / Bore / Gauge: 410 Ga
• Barrel Length: 28.25"
• Overall Length: 45"
• Action: Sidelever
• Safety: Manual
• Ejectors: Extractors
• Chambers: N/A
• Chokes: CYL
• Rib: N/A
• Stock Material: Wood
• Barrel Type: Single Barrel
• Length of Pull (LOP): 14 3/8"
• Length of Pull to Wood (LOP to Wood): 14 1/8"
• Cast: Right
• Drop at Comb (DAC): 1 1/4"
• Drop at Heel (DAH): 2 1/4"
• Stock: Straight English
• Palm Swell: No
• Seller Inventory #: N-8780
• Price: $1399
• License Needed: Pre-1899
• Country of Make: United Kingdom
• Year of Make: 1896
• Weight: 3 lbs 15.2 oz