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Shotguns - English Double Antique
Shotguns - English Double

J, Fairman Side Lever Hammer Double SxS Shotgun 12 GA

Description:
J. Fairman Side Lever Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun, 12 Gauge (circa 1867)
Specifications:

• Caliber: 12 Gauge, chamberless (2 1/2" chambers assumed for black powder), black powder only
• Barrels: 28 3/4" bold Damascus barrels, true cylinder bore in both, wall thicknesses 16 & 18 thousandths, rib engraved "J. FAIRMAN. 23 JERMYN STREET ST. JAMES'S LONDON."
• Action: Side lever hammer double barrel, carved percussion fences, non-rebounding sidelocks, bold acanthus scroll engraving, trigger guard with two hounds, double triggers
• Length of Pull (LOP): 14 3/4" with steel buttplate and top tang
• Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz
• Condition: Excellent as English restored, retaining very slight traces of color-hardening, well-figured stock, fore-end with crosspin release and horn finial
• Mechanics: Mechanically excellent, tight lockup
• Serial Number: Not specified (marked "1" on tang), manufactured circa 1867 by J. Fairman, London, England (likely muzzle-loading conversion)
• Status: Antique, NO 4473
• Shipping: Free shipping, no credit card fees

J. Fairman Side Lever Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun, 12 Gauge
Transport yourself to Victorian London with this J. Fairman Side Lever Hammer Double Barrel Shotgun in 12 Gauge, crafted circa 1867 by J. Fairman of 23 Jermyn Street, St. James's, a premier London gunmaker during the percussion era. Likely a conversion from muzzle-loading, this NO 4473 antique exemplifies early breechloading innovation with its bold Damascus barrels and elaborately engraved action. Weighing just 6 lbs 10 oz, it's a collector's masterpiece for black powder enthusiasts or historians.

This example is in Excellent condition as professionally English restored, with the rib proudly engraved "J. FAIRMAN. 23 JERMYN STREET ST. JAMES'S LONDON." The 28 3/4" bold Damascus barrels, bored true cylinder, are suited for close-range targets (10–25 yards), ideal for driven game like partridge using black powder loads. The carved percussion fences, non-rebounding sidelocks, bold acanthus scroll engraving, and trigger guard with two hounds showcase Fairman's artistry, retaining slight traces of color-hardening. The 14 3/4" well-figured stock with steel buttplate and horn-tipped fore-end (crosspin release) is solid and attractive. The side lever and double triggers operate mechanically excellent, with a tight lockup reflecting Fairman's superior craftsmanship.

Don’t miss this J. Fairman Side Lever Hammer Double—a stunning circa 1867 12 Gauge antique in Excellent restored condition, perfect for collectors or black powder shooters. Click “Buy It Now” or call 478-337-1000 to claim this historical treasure today!
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Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: J. Fairman
Model: Sidelever
Serial Number: 586
Barrel Length: 28

Price: $2,195.00
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