The British hammer gun represents a definitive era in firearms history, combining the elegant lines of late nineteenth-century design with the robust reliability expected of United Kingdom craftsmanship. This 1893 side-by-side example showcases the traditional top lever action that defined the pinnacle of functional artistry during the transition to modern smokeless powders.

This particular unit features 32 ¼-inch Nitro Proof barrels that have been professionally re-blued and proofed to ensure modern utility while maintaining its classic silhouette. While the action & Prince of Wales wood stock show an honest patina reflective of their age, this antique hammer gun remains a remarkably shootable piece with a right-hand cast and a comfortable 14 ½-inch length of pull.

Mechanically sound with a smooth double trigger and manual safety, the shotgun utilizes extractors and fixed Full & Improved Cylinder chokes for a traditional shooting experience. The solid rib and 7-pound 2 1/5-ounce weight provide a balanced swing, ensuring this versatile firearm remains as functional today as it was over a century ago.

• Model: Hammer Gun
• Type: Side by Side, Nitro Proof
• Caliber / Bore / Gauge: 12 Gauge
• Barrel Length: 32.25"
• Overall Length: 48.75"
• Action: Side by Side
• Safety: Manual
• Ejectors: Extractors
• Chambers: 2.75
• Chokes: Fixed, Left: Full, Right: IC
• Rib: 9 - 7 mm solid
• Stock Material: Wood
• Barrel Type: Side by Side, Nitro Proof
• Length of Pull (LOP): 14 1/2"
• Length of Pull to Wood (LOP to Wood): 14 1/4"
• Cast: Right
• Drop at Comb (DAC): 1 5/8"
• Drop at Heel (DAH): 2 5/8"
• Stock: Prince of Wales
• Palm Swell: No
• Seller Inventory #: N-8620
• Price: $2499
• License Needed: Pre-1899
• Country of Make: United Kingdom
• Year of Make: 1893
• Weight: 7 lbs 2.2 oz