Stephen Grant 20 bore Bar Action Sidelock Ejector with Sidelever
Guns International #: 100447246 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Stephen Grant Shotguns - Shotguns - English Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: MacNab
Company: MacNab Fine Firearms
Member Since: 6/30/07
State: Virginia
Zip: 24523
Country: United States
Phone: (704) 796-6364
Number of Active Listings: 31
Total Number of Listings: 950
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers Check, U.S. Postal Money Order, Personal Check
Description:
Sidelever Grants are one of the more sought-after guns on the market today but how often have you seen a 20 bore version of this popular game gun? This small bore sidelever Grant serial number 5713 is Number 2 of a pair and was made in 1887. It is a superb example of a small gauge, Best London sidelock ejector from this highly respected gunmaker, made in the heyday of the British gun trade. This gun was probably made originally as a non-ejector, converted in the 1890's or early 20th century, very probably in Grant's own workshops. The system used is known as the Southgate and because of its simple reliability, it has been adopted as the default ejector system by most gunmakers since the patent expired in 1904. We suspect that the stock is not the original but the replacement is not only well figured but also properly inlet and is of high quality. The 26 1/2" Damascus barrels have been proofed for 2 3/4" nitro cartridges and this all adds up to a strong gun that is a joy to shoot and should give many years of service on game or clays with normal maintenance. The gun is presented in its original, relined oak & leather case with some accessories. *** The action is of traditional bar action sidelock design and featurs sidelever opening operating a Purdey bolt, double triggers, automatic safety, and John Robertson style interceptor sears, Southgate ejectors, and Anson push rod forend catch. It is engraved in Best Fine Foliate Scroll with nicely carved action bar and the trademark Grant fluted fences. Overall weight is 6lb even making this a great and stylish gun for a day afield. *** The nicely figured nitro Damascus barrels are 26-1/2” in length and chambered for 2-3/4” cartridges. The top rib is of the smooth, concave game type. The right barrels is bored 0.631 and has a constriction of 0.008 for Improved Cylinder choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.024. The left barrels has a bore diameter of 0.633 with a constriction of 0.012 for Modified choke. Minimum wall thickness is 0.026. The barrels have a London reproof for 70mm(2-3/4”) cartridges in 2013. *** The probable replacement straight hand stock and original splinter forend are crafted from well figured walnut. The stock is lightly cast off for a right-handed shot and features well defined drop points, a vacant white metal oval and 1" leather covered recoil pad. The forend features finely engraved diamond and steel tip. The stock dimensions are 14-1/2” by 1-7/16” by 2-1/4”. I give a 3-day non-firing inspection and will accept returns at buyer’s expense only if the gun is not as described.
SOLD
Antique: Yes