Joh. Springer is one of the finest names in Continental sporting arms creating their masterpieces in Austria's famed gun center. This beautiful boxlock 12 bore is one from the turn of the 20th century, manufactured around 1903, sn51-10. It is a wonderfully balanced, 6 3/4lb. game gun with gorgeous and healthy damascus barrels stretching out to 29 1/2". The engraving is superbly executed rose and scroll covering 70% of the action and an equal amount of the original case colors. The action has triple locks including a Greener style cross bolt, double underlug bites, with additional stability provided by a through action barrel lug and side clips. The butt stock is contained at the head of the stock in nicely done rebates at the top of the frame. The triggers are crisp, and the trigger guard is case colored. The English style stock has nice figure, no cracks or repairs, and perfect wood to metal fit. Keep in mind that if you want the wood restored to perfection with a hand rubbed oil finish, we can do that for you right here in our own shop. The gun is stunning as is with the only real flaw a few worm holes in the original horn butt plate. It is easy to say this is a great value in a fine European masterpiece and would be at home at the clays range or in the field.

General Specifications: Johann Springer, 12 Gauge, sling swivels, Damascus

Barrels

Barrel Length: 29.5"
Chokes: .010/.027
Bores: excellent - frost
Bore Diameter: .712/.712
Wall Thickness: .035/.03
% Blue: damascus pattern 99%
Chambers: 2 1/2"
Ribs: tight
Sights: single silver

Action

Action: tight centered
Ejectors or Extractors: extractors
Case Color: 55%
Screws: excellent
Engraving: 60% rose/scroll nice
Trigger Type: crisp,double trigger
Trigger Guard Color: trace of case color

Stock

Type: English/splinter
LOP: 14 1/8"
LOP To End Of Wood: 13 7/8"
DAH: 2 3/8"
DAC: 1 7/16"
Cast: 3/8" off
Checkering Condition: excellent
Butt Treatment: horn plate

Other

There are more photos upon request. We offer a 30 day mechanical warranty on this fine shotgun. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. Just open one of my ads and click on the line that says “see all items from this seller” and a very nice list of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. I have many more fine guns not yet listed. Thanks for looking! 

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We employ a full time gunsmith on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase.

Payment & Shipping

Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer 
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received. 
Sales Tax: 6% Michigan Only 
Shipping: Ground $45.00 We ship internationally! 
Item Condition: Used 
Requires FFL?: Yes

Other

If you have any questions about this item or payment,call us at #616-292-6240.Thanks!