'Farmer', 'hardware and 'gamekeeper' are not recognisable, named types. They are generalist terms to refer to lower quality, plainly finished guns. For example, Greener sold 'Needham' badged hammer guns in 1891 for 3. 15s. 0d.

Listed as a 'Model 501' and described as a 'plain and sound weapon' 'Made from English material throughout, it is the cheapest gun made that can be recommended as reliable'.

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