Grant hammer guns tend to be conservative in styling but everything is perfectly executed.
Back action sidelocks with underlever actions, followed by side lever ones are typical of the 1870s. I doubt you could get a nicer, classier hammer gun from this period.
A lot of Grants were filed up by E.C Hodges and he also used John Robertson. These two were the best of the best.
Bar-action Grants are less common in my experience and I personally prefer bar action hammer guns (for no very good reason).
The Grant hammerless sidelock side-lever is perhaps the most beautiful of the guns made in the 1890s. Engraving of full coverage scrolls, fluted fences and flawless lines combine with damascus barrels and finely figured wood etc etc. Unfortunately many have ejectors with coil springs which are total bastards when they go wrong! Try and find one with Southgates.
I'm just fixing up an 1871 Grant under-lever hammer gun for myself. Looking forward to getting my hands on it.
