Originating in the United Kingdom in 1896, this single-barrelled hammergun reflects the distinguished heritage and meticulous craft of late-Victorian British gunmaking. Built around an elegant sidelever mechanism, it exemplifies the timeless appeal and nimble handling of a versatile small-bore sporting arm.

Originally produced as an English rook rifle and subsequently converted to .410 gauge, this antique example survives in tidy condition with authentic historic character. The 28 ¼-inch barrel with a Cylinder choke is paired with a straight English wood stock, presenting balanced proportions and classic field lines.

Mechanically, the manual hammer and sidelever operate with decisive smoothness, while the barrel locks up tight on face. Fitted with a single trigger and manual extractor, this pre-1899 conversion stands as a functional and collectible piece of British sporting history.

• Model: Single Barrelled Hammergun
• Type: Single Barrel
• 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: $999
• License Needed: Pre-1899
• Country of Make: United Kingdom
• Year of Make: 1896
• Weight: 3 lbs 15.2 oz